Successor, leader, or holy
Kalifa is a feminine variant of the Arabic title Khalifa, traditionally meaning successor or representative. In West African contexts, particularly among the Mandinka people, it can also carry the meaning of 'holy' or 'entrusted.'
Less common today
Kalifa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,450 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional rugby league footballer
