Khalisha
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 54 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 54 babies have been named Khalisha in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Khalisha is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Khalisha is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, connected to khalisa, meaning 'pure, sincere, free' — a quality name with deep roots in Islamic naming tradition. Names built on purity and sincerity are among the most cherished in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities.
Khalisha has a flowing, three-syllable rhythm that feels both strong and graceful. The Kh- opening gives it a distinctive sound that is immediately recognizable as Arabic in origin — a proud marker of cultural heritage.
EtymologyShow more
Khalisha first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1977. First appearing in the 1970s, Khalisha emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Khalisha has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1977.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 28 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 14 | — |
The Story of Khalisha
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1999, Khalisha is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Khalisha are most likely born between 1989 and 2001.
How rare is Khalisha?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Khalisha is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1977, peaked in the 1990s with 28 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Khalisha by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 1977–2001)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 | #14468 |
| 1999 | 9 | #9930 |
| 1998 | 6 | #13297 |
| 1994 | 6 | #12612 |
| 1993 | 7 | #11184 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9944 |
| 1978 | 6 | #9075 |
| 1977 | 8 | #7193 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1977–2001