Kais vs Khalifa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kais

Boy #3,926 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"firm, steadfast, hard"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Tunisian Lebanese Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,926
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kais Rank #3,926
Khalifa Rank #3,755

Khalifa is more popular, ranked #3755 vs #3926 for Kais.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kais ___

  • Kais Omar
  • Kais Ali
  • Kais Hassan
  • Kais Tariq
  • Kais Nasser

Khalifa ___

  • Khalifa Ibrahim
  • Khalifa Yusuf
  • Khalifa Ahmad
  • Khalifa Omar
  • Khalifa Hassan
  • Khalifa Abdul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kais

Ziad Rami Nadia Layla Sana

If you choose Khalifa

Kareem Omar Jamal Amira Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kais or Khalifa more popular?

Khalifa is more popular, ranked #3755 compared to Kais at #3926 in the United States.

What do Kais and Khalifa mean?

Kais means "firm, steadfast, hard" (Arabic origin). Khalifa means "successor, caliph" (Arabic origin).

Are Kais and Khalifa boy or girl names?

Kais is primarily a boy name. Khalifa is primarily a boy name.

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