Girl · #9,809 in 2026

Khalise

Name: Popularity of the name Khalise in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Khalise, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,809

Peak Rank

#7,210 (2020)

Total Babies

198

5-Yr Trend

-27%

2003

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#7210

Peak Rank

198

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Khalise

Khalise first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2003, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 15 Khalises were born — ranking #7,210 that year. As of 2026, Khalise ranks #9,809 for baby girls with 6 births, falling sharply (-27%). In total, more than 198 Khalises have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Khalise

Phonetically similar names — useful when Khalise is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Callous
Callus
Calice
Calis
Calas
Callis
Kalis
Kallis
Keyless
Calus
Callas
Colas

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khalise

What does the name Khalise mean?

Khalise is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Khalise in 2026?

In 2026, Khalise ranks #9,809 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Khalise most popular?

Khalise reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #7,210 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Khalise a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Khalise is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Khalise?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Khalise include Kalana, Meryn, Darleny. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Khalise

Khalise is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 198 births in the dataset. Khalise's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #7,210. Use the chart and map above to compare Khalise's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.