Khalif
Every Khalif since 1970 — 1,740 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Khalif
Khalif is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,323 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,740 American babies have been named Khalif. Its peak came in 1992, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Khalif stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Khalif year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,323 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,746 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,818 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,660 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3,331 |
| 2020 | 43 | #2,822 |
| 2019 | 45 | #2,784 |
| 2018 | 42 | #2,866 |
| 2017 | 46 | #2,696 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,093 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,055 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,015 |
| 2013 | 53 | #2,383 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3,590 |
| 2011 | 47 | #2,614 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3,417 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,847 |
| 2008 | 32 | #3,464 |
| 2007 | 34 | #3,282 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,949 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,885 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3,253 |
| 2003 | 27 | #3,411 |
| 2002 | 34 | #2,795 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,916 |
| 2000 | 51 | #2,002 |
| 1995 | 53 | #1,693 |
| 1990 | 31 | #2,286 |
| 1985 | 27 | #2,101 |
| 1980 | 23 | #2,246 |
| 1975 | 19 | #2,326 |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,056 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Khalif in 2025?
Khalif ranked #4,323 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Khalif?
1,740 babies have been named Khalif in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Khalif most popular?
Khalif peaked in 1992, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Khalif a boy or girl name?
Khalif is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Khalif rising or falling?
Khalif is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.