Total births
81
Unisex name · since 1992
Kalifa
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 81 babies named Kalifa, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 81
- total births
- 1992–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 93%
- born in that decade
81 girls have been named Kalifa since 1992, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kalifa has been recorded 81 times among girls since 1992, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2000.
- 81 total births
- 1992–2000 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 93% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
81 girls have been named Kalifa since 1992, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2000.
- 81
- total births
- 1992–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 93%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
93% of everyone ever named Kalifa was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
15 babies were named Kalifa in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Kalifa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kalifa's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kalifa at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1992
Kalifa popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2000
- Peak year (1997)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 9 years of records
Kalifa popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 2018 (Kalifa as boys' name)
Kalifa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kalifa's strongest decade.
75 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 93% of all-time use.
Kalifa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
75 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 75 births (93% of all-time use).
Kalifa by state
Where Kalifa concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 6 | 7.4% |
New York share of Kalifa's total US births 7.4%
6 of 81 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kalifa? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 81 babies named Kalifa. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 15 births.
When was Kalifa most popular? ▼
Kalifa was most popular in the 1990s decade with 75 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Kalifa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kalifa are New York (6 births).
Is Kalifa a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kalifa is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 81 births, and as a boy's name it has 5 births.
How long has the name Kalifa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kalifa since 1992 -- 9 years through the most recent 2000 data.
What names are similar to Kalifa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kali, Kaleigh, Kaley, Kaliyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kalifa's data
- Kalifa's decade-level peak was the 1990s (75 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Kalifas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kalifa
Nearby Names Like Kalifa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kalifa
Kali Girl
#295 32,527 births
Kaleigh Girl
#2761 16,244 births
Kaley Girl
#2705 13,682 births
Kaliyah Girl
#442 12,946 births
Kallie Girl
#846 12,683 births
Compare Kalifa side by side: Kalifa vs Kali Kalifa vs Kaleigh Kalifa vs Kaley
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Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1992–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kalifa: Baby Name Since 1992 - 81 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kalifa. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kalifa draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.