Khalif
k-halif,
kha-lif
US Popularity:10353
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Successor; Leader
Khalif is a gender-neutral name of Arabic origin. A variant of Khaleef and Khalifa, Khalif means "successor," pointing to baby's role in continuing your family traditions and values in life. This name holds particular significance in the Muslim community, for a successor points to a head of state or a leader. Khalif ties in with the trend for given names that start with a "K," as this popular letter is guaranteed to stand out on paper and elsewhere!
Khalif Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Khalif is currently #10353 in U.S. births
Boy:Khalif is currently #3632 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#10353
in 2023
- 2428
from 2022
Sources
WordSense, Meaning of khalif
Online Etymology Dictionary, caliph (n.), October 2022
Quranic Names, Khalif, A Quranic Name for Boys and Girls
Quranic Names, Khaleef, A Quranic Name for Boys and Girls
Behind the Name, Khalifa, November 2019
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