The nameKhalifa
Khalifa is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic khalifa, "successor", the origin of the word caliph.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Khalifa
Khalifa in France
926thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (40 births)
555babies named Khalifa in France since 1900
Khalifa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 170 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Khalifa. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Khalifa in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 29 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
Khalifa in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khalifa mean?
From the Arabic khalifa, "successor", the origin of the word caliph.
What is the origin of the name Khalifa?
Arabic.
Is Khalifa a girl's or a boy's name?
Khalifa is a boy's name.