Successor, ruler, or leader
Derived from the Arabic root 'khalafa' meaning 'to succeed', this name historically refers to the title of a supreme leader of the Muslim community. It carries a sense of responsibility and inheritance, often used to denote someone who follows in the footsteps of a predecessor.
Less common today
Khalifa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,571 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former President of the United Arab Emirates
Libyan military commander
