US Popularity Rank: 10469

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!