Kalifa
Kalifa is a girl baby name. Ranked #31,673 in the US, popular nicknames include Kal, Kay, and Kalie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kalifa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 81 babies have been named Kalifa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalifa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,673 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #31,673
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Middle Name Ideas
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Kalifa is also used as a boy name, ranked #44175.
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About the Name Kalifa
Kalifa is a girl name .
Is Kalifa a boy or girl name? Kalifa is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #31,673 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #44,175. Kalifa is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kalifa is currently ranked #31,673 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalifa include Kal, Kay, Kalie, and Kaliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kalifa include Kali, Kaliyah, Kalia, Kalina, Kaliah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis