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Khalida

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningimmortal, everlasting · Arabic

Khalida is an Arabic girl name meaning “immortal, everlasting”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Khalida has the name Ali hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Khalida would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationKhalida peaked in 1977, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Khalida you'd meet today is about 48 years old.
  • HistoryKhalida first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1977–2025

02.55197720002022

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Khalida

Khalida is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “immortal, everlasting”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Khalida

What does the name Khalida mean?

Khalida means “immortal, everlasting” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Perpetua (“everlasting”) and Titilayo (“everlasting joy”).

What is the origin of the name Khalida?

Khalida is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Khalida a boy or girl name?

Khalida is a girl name.

How popular is the name Khalida?

Khalida is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2022. It peaked at #8,444 in 1977, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Khalida?

If you like Khalida, you might also like Perpetua and Titilayo.

What should I know before naming my baby Khalida?

Khalida is an Arabic girl name meaning “immortal, everlasting”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.