Khalif

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Khalif Pronunciation

Khalif is pronounced kah-LEEF /kɑˈlif/High

Meaning: From Arabic khalifa, 'successor, steward' — the caliph's title as a given nameHigh

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic khalifa, 'successor, steward' — the caliph's title as a given name

U.S. rank (2024)#3730 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1992

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,715

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Khalif comes from Arabic khalifa, 'successor, deputy, steward' — the caliphal title that governed Islamic empires. As a given name it carries succession and stewardship; rapper Wiz Khalifa popularized the sound.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and African American families. Rare, successor at the root, and titled.

Did you know? The first khalifa — successor to the Prophet — led a community that became an empire; the title now leads spelling tests instead.

Overall data confidence 82%

Arabic references — khalifa — etymology

Variations

KhalifaKalifKhaleef

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Khalif?

Khalif is pronounced kah-LEEF (/kɑˈlif/). Press play above to hear Khalif said aloud.

How do you say Khalif?

Khalif is said kah-LEEF (/kɑˈlif/). Press play above to hear Khalif said aloud.

What does the name Khalif mean?

Khalif is from Arabic khalifa, 'successor, steward' — the caliph's title.

Is Khalif a boy or girl name?

Khalif is a boy's name.

How popular is Khalif?

Khalif is a rare name in the U.S.