Khalimah
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Meaning & Origin
Khalimah is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Khalimah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 5 babies have been named Khalimah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Khalimah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,340 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,340
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Khalimah
Khalimah is a girl name .
Khalimah is currently ranked #59,340 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Khalimah include Kha, Khal, Khaly, Khalie, Khali, Khaliy, Khaliie, Mah, Mahy, Mahie, Khy, and Khie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Khalimah include Khaleesi, Khalani, Khalia, Khaliyah, Khalessi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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