Salifu is a West African masculine given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:
Given name Salifu Adam Braimah (1965–2026), Ghanaian politician Salifu Dagarti (1931–1964), Ghanaian police officer and presidential bodyguard Salifu Abdul Hafiz (born 1990), Ghanaian film and music video director Salifu Ibrahim (born 2000), Ghanaian footballer Salifu Jatta (born 1995), Gambian footballer Salifu Joel (born 1967), Nigerian teacher and politician Salifu Mudasiru (born 1997), Ghanaian footballer Salifu Saeed, Ghanaian politician Salifu Yakubu (1919–??), Ghanaian politician and diplomat
Surname Ameen Salifu (born 1965), Ghanaian politician Amidu Salifu (born 1992), Ghanaian football midfielder Imoru Salifu, Ghanaian politician Latif Salifu (born 1990), Ghanaian football player Mary Salifu Boforo (1951–2025), Ghanaian Member of Parliament Moro Salifu (born 1998), Ghanaian professional footballer Razak Salifu (born 1988), Ghanaian football midfielder Seidu Salifu (born 1993), Ghanaian football player