Kalif Name Popularity and Statistics
Kalif is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kalif?
Kalif is spelled K-A-L-I-F. The name has 5 letters.
Kalif Popularity in 2024
Rank#12,349
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 2,635 places to #12,349 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2021.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kalif Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1992 through 2024. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2021 | Boys | 7 | #9,714 |
| 2018 | Boys | 9 | #8,154 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2012 | Boys | 8 | #8,864 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
| 2009 | Boys | 12 | #6,802 |
| 2008 | Boys | 8 | #9,019 |
| 2006 | Boys | 6 | #10,662 |
| 2005 | Boys | 8 | #8,299 |
| 2004 | Boys | 8 | #8,143 |
| 2003 | Boys | 14 | #5,271 |
| 2002 | Boys | 9 | #7,055 |
| 2001 | Boys | 8 | #7,536 |
| 2000 | Boys | 15 | #4,785 |
| 1999 | Boys | 9 | #6,530 |
| 1998 | Boys | 19 | #3,708 |
| 1997 | Boys | 23 | #3,160 |
| 1996 | Boys | 20 | #3,406 |
| 1995 | Boys | 15 | #4,052 |
| 1994 | Boys | 29 | #2,556 |
| 1993 | Boys | 17 | #3,661 |
| 1992 | Boys | 13 | #4,327 |
When Was Kalif Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1994 · Boys
29 recorded births
National rank #2,556
1997 · Boys
23 recorded births
National rank #3,160
1996 · Boys
20 recorded births
National rank #3,406
1998 · Boys
19 recorded births
National rank #3,708
Where Kalif Ranked Highest in 1998
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,234 | 7 |