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Kaif

Quick answerThe name Kaif originates from Arabic and means "joy," "pleasure," or "delight." It is primarily used in Muslim cultures and has no specific notable historical figures directly associated with it beyond its common usage.

Boy · 1 syllable

K
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,514
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2006
Syllables1
Origin
Letters4
Numerology9 Chaldean 3
Global rank#626

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kaif

The name Kaif originates from Arabic and means "joy," "pleasure," or "delight." It is primarily used in Muslim cultures and has no specific notable historical figures directly associated with it beyond its common usage.

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Etymology

The name Kaif originates from Arabic and means "joy," "pleasure," or "delight." It is primarily used in Muslim cultures and has no specific notable historical figures directly associated with it beyond its common usage.

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Kaif currently ranks #11,514 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.

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