Kalief
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kalief first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 203 babies have been named Kalief in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalief is past its peak , currently ranked #42,805 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,805
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kalief
Kalief is a boy name .
Kalief is currently ranked #42,805 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalief include Kal, Kali, Kaliy, Kaliie, Kay, Kaie, and Kalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kalief include Kali, Kalil, Kalix . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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