Speaker, interlocutor, or word
Derived from the Arabic root k-l-m, it refers to a speaker or one who addresses others. In Islamic tradition, it is associated with the title 'Kalimatullah' (Word of God), famously attributed to the prophet Moses (Musa) as the one who spoke directly with God. It is a name that emphasizes eloquence and communication.
Less common today
Kalimah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,780 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
