How Many People Are Named Kalim?

Complete statistics for the name Kalim: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kalim
Very Rare
Arabic

Kalim means 'to speak' in Arabic, making it a name rich in communication. Only 136 people named Kalim live in the US today, which is just 1 in 2,429,777 Americans. The majority, 75%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~165
Living in US
1 in 2,008,784
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To speak
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Eloquent Inspiring Dynamic
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

94,201
Worldwide Bearers
#10,743
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
72,321
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
5,407
🇮🇩 Indonesia
4,443
🇵🇰 Pakistan
3,937
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
2,215
🇳🇵 Nepal
1,357
🇵🇭 Philippines
641
🇺🇬 Uganda
636
🇮🇷 Iran
515
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
484

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
136 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
104
Would be under 30 (75%)
35
Would be 30–60 (25%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 139 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
61
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kalim Through the Generations

Kalim's journey through the generations shows a steady presence but hasn't reached widespread popularity. With only 139 births recorded since the late 1800s, it peaked in 2006 with 9 births. Today, most people named Kalim are young adults, with 104 under 30 and 35 between 30 and 60, indicating a name that's still growing in usage among younger demographics.

✨ Similar Names to Kalim

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kalim's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Kalim

How Many People Have the Name Kalim?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 165 people in the United States currently share the name Kalim. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,008,784 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kalim a Common or Rare Name?

Kalim is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kalim Mean?

Kalim means "to speak" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kalim in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Kalim Most Popular?

The name Kalim reached peak popularity in 2006, with 9 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kalim?

Approximately 165 people named Kalim live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 165. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,008,784 Americans.

Is Kalim a rare name?

Kalim is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,008,784 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kalim mean?

Kalim means "to speak" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Kalim more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kalim are male and 0% are female.

When was Kalim most popular?

Kalim peaked in 2006 with 9 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US165
All-Time Births165
1 in X1 in 2,008,784
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2006
World Rank#10,743
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.