Khaleah
Meaning of Khaleah
Khaleah is a feminine given name that originated as an English-language variant of the Arabic Khalīa, itself derived from the Semitic triliteral root kh-l-l, which signifies “beloved companion.” Pronounced kuh-LEE-uh (/kəˈliə/), the name balances an exotic initial kh- cluster with the familiar -leah ending popular in Anglo-American naming conventions. Social Security statistics show that Khaleah has maintained a modest yet steady profile in the United States since the mid-1980s, with annual occurrences ranging from five to twenty-five births and popularity rankings fluctuating between 794 (in 1985) and the mid-900s; in 2024, fourteen newborn girls received the name, placing it at rank 936. Linguistically, Khaleah exemplifies the integration of Semitic morphology into English phonotactics, creating a technically grounded option that remains readily pronounceable. It occupies a strategic position—uncommon enough to be distinctive in a group but sufficiently established to avoid constant spelling explanations—thereby appealing to parents seeking both uniqueness and usability.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as kuh-LEE-uh (/kəˈliə/)
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