Khalaf Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KHA-laf /ˈxæ.læf/
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: successor; heir
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Khalaf is of Arabic origin and is commonly used in various Arabic-speaking countries. It has historical significance, often associated with leadership and succession.
The name is derived from the Arabic root 'khalafa,' which means to succeed or follow. It is also used in Islamic contexts, referring to successors of the Prophet Muhammad.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Khalaf was first seen in the United States in 2023.
Khalaf has ranked as high as #1371 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Khalaf has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Khalaf is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Khalaf was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Khalaf
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Khalaf.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 |