Latif
- Pronunciation
- [La-tif]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Gentle, Kind
- Origin
- Arabic
Latif Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 411 baby boys have been named Latif. The name peaked in 1991 with 26 US births that year (rank #2653).
Top States for Latif
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Latif births are: New York (25), New Jersey (12), Pennsylvania (10).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Latif
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5-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Latif's exact length and starting letter: Laban, Labib, Labid, Lacee, Lacey.
Quick Facts About Latif
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lateef | Gentle | Male | Egyptian |
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Compare Latif to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Latif against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).