Kaleef is a unique and strong name for baby boys. It has an Arabic origin and is derived from the word "khalif," meaning "successor" or "representative." The name Kaleef carries a sense of leadership, authority, and responsibility. In American English pronunciation, it is pronounced as kuh-LEEF (/kəˈlif/). This name has been steadily gaining popularity in the United States since the 1980s. It ranked 7906th in 1989, and by 2006, it had reached 12,049 occurrences. Parents who choose the name Kaleef for their son often appreciate its distinctive sound and meaningful associations.