Khalif vs Tariq

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khalif

Boy #3,782 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"successor, caliph"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim African American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Somali African American

45 High Risk

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Khalif Rank #3,782

Tariq Rank #1,405

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 vs #3782 for Khalif.

Is Khalif or Tariq more popular?

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 compared to Khalif at #3782 in the United States.

What do Khalif and Tariq mean?

Khalif means "successor, caliph" (Arabic origin). Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Khalif and Tariq boy or girl names?

Khalif is primarily a boy name. Tariq is primarily a boy name.