boy's name
Kalief
kuh-LEEF
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 203
Kalief is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1989, when 14 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kalief Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 84 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Kalief?
In 2021, Kalief was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kalief
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kalief Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kalief over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kalief
- Pronunciation kuh-LEEF
Sibling Names for Kalief
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kalief — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kalief
How popular is the name Kalief?
In 2021, Kalief was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kalief a girl's or a boy's name?
Kalief is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kalief?
Kalief has 2 syllables.
When was Kalief most popular?
Kalief peaked in 1989, when 14 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.