Successor, ruler, or leader
Derived from the Arabic title 'Khalifa', it historically refers to a supreme religious and political leader in the Islamic world. It carries connotations of responsibility and stewardship. While rare in the United States, it is a significant title-name in many cultures.
Less common today
Kalif isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,599 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional basketball player
American youth whose case inspired significant criminal justice reform
