Kaliym
A masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning "loyal friend or companion".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Kaliym. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaliym today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaliym births was 1990 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaliym. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kaliym. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1990
6 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#7,631
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Kaliym: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaliym by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kaliym during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaliym
The name Kaliym has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kalima," which means "black" or "dark-colored." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to describe someone with a darker complexion or perhaps even as a nickname related to their hair or eye color.
In various Hindu scriptures and ancient texts, the name Kaliym appears to have been associated with deities or mythological figures connected to the natural world, such as the dark skies or the fertile earth. However, concrete references are scarce, and it is difficult to pinpoint specific instances where the name was used.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kaliym was a Hindu sage and philosopher who lived in the 6th century BCE. While little is known about his life, his teachings and writings on the concept of "dharma" (moral duty or righteous living) were influential in the development of Hindu philosophy.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE, a prince named Kaliym is mentioned in several historical accounts. He was known for his bravery in battle and his contributions to the expansion of the empire's territory.
In the 10th century, a prominent scholar and mathematician from the city of Ujjain, named Kaliym, made significant advancements in the field of astronomy and the calculation of planetary movements. His work influenced the development of the Indian calendar system and was widely studied in academic circles of the time.
Another notable figure with the name Kaliym was a 12th-century Sufi mystic and poet from present-day Afghanistan. His spiritual verses and teachings on the path to enlightenment were highly regarded in the region and continue to be studied by Sufis today.
In the 16th century, a warrior and military commander named Kaliym served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was renowned for his strategic prowess and played a crucial role in several decisive battles that solidified the Mughal Empire's hold over northern India.
While the name Kaliym has ancient roots and a rich historical tapestry, its usage and popularity have waxed and waned across different eras and regions of the Indian subcontinent. Nevertheless, it remains a unique and intriguing name with deep cultural significance.
People
Kaliym + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaliym as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaliym: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaliym?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaliym going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Kaliym a common name?
We classify Kaliym as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaliym most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaliym was 1990, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaliym is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kaliym in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaliym a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaliym in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kaliym still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaliym in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kaliym can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Kaliym as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Kaliym, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.