Burj Khalifa Burj Khalifa Nickname Meaning: Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure and building in the world since 2009. Burj Khalifa Literal Meaning: A very tall person. Popularity: Commonly used among English speakers. Origin: English. Related Nicknames: Too-Tall, Tallest, Tally. Gender Neutral Her Him Boyfriend Brother Friend Husband Sister Tall Appearance Foreign