Khalifa
kuh-LEE-fah
Popularity
#3731
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
360
Peak Year
#31 in 2018
First Recorded
1986
Style
Strong & Bold, Royal & Regal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Khalifa is an Arabic name meaning 'caliph' or 'successor', referring to a leader of the Muslim community.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Former president of the United Arab Emirates.
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