Khalijah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "follower" or "successor".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Khalijah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khalijah today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khalijah births was 2013 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khalijah. 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 Khalijah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2013
6 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#11,510
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Khalijah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Khalijah 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 Khalijah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Khalijah
The name Khalijah is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "Khalil," which means "friend" or "beloved." It is a feminine name that has been in use since ancient times in the Middle East and Islamic world.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Khalijah can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In Surah Al-Nisa, verse 125, the word "Khalil" is used to refer to the Prophet Abraham, who is considered a close friend of God.
Throughout the centuries, the name Khalijah has been borne by several notable figures in Islamic history. One of the most famous was Khalijah bint Khuwaild, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, who was known for her bravery and devotion to the Islamic faith.
Another notable bearer of the name was Khalijah al-Nahlawiyah, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in Egypt during the 13th century. She was highly respected for her knowledge of Arabic literature and her contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.
In more recent history, the name Khalijah has been carried by several influential women. One such figure was Khalijah Khanum, the daughter of the last Ottoman Sultan, Abdul Hamid II, who lived from 1892 to 1952. She was known for her philanthropic work and her efforts to preserve the cultural heritage of the Ottoman Empire.
Another notable bearer of the name was Khalijah Siraj-ud-Din, a Pakistani politician and activist who lived from 1884 to 1962. She was a prominent figure in the women's rights movement in British India and played a significant role in the struggle for Pakistan's independence.
Khalijah Ismail, an Indonesian writer and feminist, who lived from 1900 to 1972, was also a notable bearer of the name. She was a pioneering figure in the Indonesian women's rights movement and wrote extensively on issues related to women's empowerment and gender equality.
The name Khalijah continues to be popular in various parts of the world, particularly in the Middle East and among Muslim communities. Its rich history and association with notable figures have contributed to its enduring appeal and significance.
People
Khalijah + last name combinations
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Other names starting with K
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FAQ
Khalijah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khalijah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khalijah 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 Khalijah a common name?
We classify Khalijah 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 Khalijah most popular?
The single biggest year for Khalijah was 2013, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khalijah is about 13 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 Khalijah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khalijah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khalijah 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 Khalijah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khalijah 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 Khalijah 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 Americans are named Khalijah?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.