Caliph

Q: How popular is the name Caliph?

Caliph is ranked #17425 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-AL-uhf ]

Boy Name #17,425 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Caliph is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AL-uhf.

Parents who love the name Caliph often also consider Windol, Madaleno, Castro .

Popularity Over Time

#17,425

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,425
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Calix #2291 Calian #3068 Calihan #4248

Nicknames

Cal Cay Calie Caliie

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Caliph Bennett

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Caliph Diego

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Caliph Damian

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caliph

Is Caliph a boy or girl name?

Caliph is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Caliph?

Caliph is pronounced k-AL-uhf.

How popular is the name Caliph?

Caliph is currently ranked #17425 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Caliph?

Common nicknames for Caliph include Cal, Cay, Calie, and Caliie.

Is Caliph a common or rare name?

Caliph is an uncommon name, ranked #17425 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Caliph

Caliph is a boy name .

Caliph is currently ranked #17,425 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Caliph include Cal, Cay, Calie, and Caliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Caliph include Calix, Calian, Calihan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.