What origin is the name Kaif?

Kaif comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Kaif a popular name?

Kaif is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Kaif does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Kaif?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Kaif — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Kaif

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kaif

Kaif

Boy

african

1 syllable

Kaif is an african boy's name meaning "Kaif is a name full of positive energy, meaning 'pleasure, high spirits,' suggesting a joyful and vibrant personality for your son.".

The meaning of Kaif is "Kaif is a name full of positive energy, meaning 'pleasure, high spirits,' suggesting a joyful and vibrant personality for your son." — a boy name of african origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Kaif is a name full of positive energy, meaning 'pleasure, high spirits,' suggesting a joyful and vibrant personality for your son.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Kaif

Very rare in US records

What does Kaif mean?

Kaif is a boy name of african origin meaning "Kaif is a name full of positive energy, meaning 'pleasure, high spirits,' suggesting a joyful and vibrant personality for your son.".