Kaif

Kaif is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 9 boys in 2025.

Kaif at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kaif

Kaif belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kaif first appears in Social Security records in 1994. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #9141 in 2006, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 37 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kaif in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Best US rank
#9141 in 2006
Peak year
2006
Total since 1880
37

Kaif in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#875 in 2004
Babies named Kaif in 2025
9
Total since 1996
329

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kaif mean?

The meaning of Kaif is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kaif a boy or girl name?

Kaif is a boy name. In England & Wales, 9 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Kaif?

Kaif comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Kaif?

Kaif first appears in US records in 1994. Its best-ever ranking was #9141 in 2006, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.