What origin is the name Khaleefa?

Khaleefa comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Khaleefa a popular name?

Khaleefa is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Khaleefa?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Khaleefa — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Khaleefa

Q: Is Khaleefa a rare name?

Yes. Khaleefa does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Khaleefa

Khaleefa

Boy

african

3 syllables

Khaleefa is an african boy's name meaning "Derived from the Arabic word Khalifa, this African name means a caliph or a successor. It implies a role of high leadership.".

The meaning of Khaleefa is "Derived from the Arabic word Khalifa, this African name means a caliph or a successor. It implies a role of high leadership." — a boy name of african origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Derived from the Arabic word Khalifa, this African name means a caliph or a successor. It implies a role of high leadership.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Khaleefa

Very rare in US records

What does Khaleefa mean?

Khaleefa is a boy name of african origin meaning "Derived from the Arabic word Khalifa, this African name means a caliph or a successor. It implies a role of high leadership.".