UK girl's name
Khaliah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "friend" or "companion".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Khaliah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Khaliah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2016 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Khaliah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Khaliah ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 girls were registered as Khaliah.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khaliah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Khaliah mean?
The given name Khaliah is believed to have its origins in Arabic culture, derived from the word "khaliyah" which translates to "friend" or "companion." This name is thought to have been in use as early as the 7th century CE, during the rise of Islam in the Middle East.
In the context of Islamic history, the name Khaliah may have been inspired by the concept of companionship and solidarity among the early Muslim community. It was seen as a virtuous name, reflecting the values of friendship, loyalty, and support.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khaliah can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and historian, Al-Tabari, who lived in the 9th and 10th centuries CE. He mentioned a woman named Khaliah who was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad's wife, Aisha.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Khaliah. One of the most prominent was Khaliah bint al-Azhar (born around 1190 CE), a renowned poet and scholar from Andalusia, Spain. She was celebrated for her contributions to Arabic literature and her mastery of various poetic forms.
Another notable Khaliah was Khaliah al-Nabulsi (1641-1731 CE), a Syrian scholar and mystic who wrote extensively on Sufism and Islamic spirituality. Her works were widely read and influential in the Middle East during her lifetime.
In the 19th century, Khaliah bint Saqr Al Qasimi (1835-1925) was a prominent figure in the United Arab Emirates. She was a respected leader and played a significant role in the political and social affairs of her time.
More recently, Khaliah Ali (born 1950) is the daughter of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. She has been actively involved in various philanthropic and social initiatives, carrying on her father's legacy of activism and humanitarian work.
While the name Khaliah may have its roots in Arabic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world, each with their own interpretations and associations with the name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Khaliah over time
The chart below shows babies named Khaliah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Khaliah, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khaliah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khaliah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5687 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Khaliah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Khaliah in the UK right now?
In 2023, Khaliah was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Khaliah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Khaliah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Khaliah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "friend" or "companion".
How many people are called Khaliah in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Khaliah across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.