How Many People Are Named Khalif?

Complete statistics for the name Khalif: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Khalif
Very Rare
Arabic

Khalif means 'successor' in Arabic and has been used since medieval times. That's just 1,665 people named Khalif in the US today, making up 1 in 198,193 Americans. The majority, 57%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern name.

~791
Living in US
1 in 419,026
Americans
1992
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Successor
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 symbolizes intuition, spiritual insight, and a strong connection to higher knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

47,242
Worldwide Bearers
#19,397
Global Rank
🇸🇴 Somalia
19,507
🇸🇾 Syria
12,652
🇰🇪 Kenya
6,517
🇮🇶 Iraq
1,289
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
1,156
🇸🇴 Somaliland
1,086
🇯🇴 Jordan
1,037
🇮🇳 India
924
🇮🇩 Indonesia
857
🇰🇼 Kuwait
598

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,665 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
981
Would be under 30 (57%)
734
Would be 30–60 (43%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,715 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1992

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
86
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Khalif Through the Generations

Since its peak in 1992 with 55 births, Khalif has seen a steady rise in popularity, becoming more common among younger generations. With an average age of 25, most people named Khalif are under 30, indicating its status as a contemporary choice. The name's distribution shows a significant skew towards younger demographics, with 981 under 30 and 734 between 30 and 60, highlighting its modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 354
New Jersey 189
New York 115
Florida 35
Georgia 20
California 17
North Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Khalif

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Khalif's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Khalif

How Many People Have the Name Khalif?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 791 people in the United States currently share the name Khalif. That works out to roughly 1 in every 419,026 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Khalif a Common or Rare Name?

Khalif is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Khalif Mean?

Khalif means "successor" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Khalif in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Khalif Most Popular?

The name Khalif reached peak popularity in 1992, with 55 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Khalif?

Approximately 791 people named Khalif live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 791. That works out to roughly 1 in 419,026 Americans.

Is Khalif a rare name?

Khalif is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 419,026 Americans has this name.

What does the name Khalif mean?

Khalif means "successor" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Khalif more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Khalif are male and 0% are female.

When was Khalif most popular?

Khalif peaked in 1992 with 55 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US791
All-Time Births791
1 in X1 in 419,026
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year1992
World Rank#19,397
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.