Khalifa vs Lamir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamir

Boy #3,746 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, princely one"

Origin: Arabic (via Amir)

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,746
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lam, Mir

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Khalifa Rank #3,755
Lamir Rank #3,746

Lamir is more popular, ranked #3746 vs #3755 for Khalifa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khalifa ___

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

Lamir ___

  • Lamir James
  • Lamir Antoine
  • Lamir DeShawn
  • Lamir Malik
  • Lamir Rashid
  • Lamir Bernard

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Khalifa

Kareem Omar Jamal Amira Fatima

If you choose Lamir

Lamar Amir Tamir Nadia Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalifa or Lamir more popular?

Lamir is more popular, ranked #3746 compared to Khalifa at #3755 in the United States.

What do Khalifa and Lamir mean?

Khalifa means "successor, caliph" (Arabic origin). Lamir means "noble, princely one" (Arabic (via Amir) origin).

Are Khalifa and Lamir boy or girl names?

Khalifa is primarily a boy name. Lamir is primarily a boy name.

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