Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Caliph
//ˈkæləf//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19746 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
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We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Caliph's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Caliph |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
Caliph through the decades
- Caliph peaked in 1974, when 13 babies were named Caliph in the US.
- The 1990s were Caliph's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2003–2019), use of Caliph has fallen 11% compared to the 10 years before that.