The baby name Khaleedah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced khah-LEE-dah (approx. IPA: /xɑˈliːdɑ/).
Khaleedah is Arabic in Origin.
The baby name Khaleedah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced khah-LEE-dah (approx. IPA: /xɑˈliːdɑ/).
Khaleedah is Arabic in Origin.
Khaleedah is a modern transliteration of the Arabic feminine name Khalida (خالدة), derived from the triliteral root kh-l-d, which denotes lastingness and eternity. The name means “everlasting,” “abiding,” or “immortal,” and is the feminine counterpart to Khalid. Its spelling with double e signals the long ī sound in many Arabic dialects, while the final -ah reflects the feminine ending -a/ah.
Used across the Arabic-speaking and wider Muslim world since early Islamic times, the name gained cultural resonance through its association with the revered male name Khalid, yet has its own history among women in North Africa, the Levant, the Gulf, South Asia, and the diaspora. Common variants include Khalida, Khalidah, Khaleeda, Khaleda (South Asia), Halide (Turkish), Halida (Bosnian), and Khalideh (Persian). Parents often choose Khaleedah for its dignified sound and its wish for enduring life, legacy, and steadfast virtues.
Khaleedah is extremely rare. Across 4 countries, we found just 6 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
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