Khalia
Khalia is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Supreme, beloved, or solitary; a variant of Khaliah.
Origin and history
Khalia is a feminine name of Arabic origin, often understood as a variant of Khaliah or Khaliya, meaning supreme, beloved, or solitary. It gained modest popularity in the United States starting in the late 20th century. Today, it remains a distinctive modern name choice with a soft, melodic sound.
Popularity in the United States
3,572 babies in the United States have been named Khalia since 1880. It ranks #2957 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1371.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.1 %)
- TX (13.5 %)
- FL (13.4 %)
- NY (11.9 %)
- GA (10.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 52 |
| 1980-1990 | 141 |
| 1990-2000 | 528 |
| 2000-2010 | 893 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,205 |
| 2020-2029 | 753 |
Nicknames
Lia, Kha
Fun facts
- Khalia is often considered a phonetic spelling variant of the Arabic name Khaliah or standard feminine forms stemming from roots meaning beloved or solitary.
- The name saw increased usage in the United States starting in the late 1990s and early 2000s.