Latifah
- Pronunciation
- [La-ti-fah]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Gentle; Kind; Friendly
- Origin
- Arabic
Latifah Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,470 baby girls have been named Latifah. The name peaked in 1990 with 300 US births that year (rank #701). In 2024, ranked #16564 nationally — 15,863 places below its 1990 peak.
Top States for Latifah
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Latifah births are: Pennsylvania (172), New York (133), New Jersey (104).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Latifah
If you like Latifah's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
7-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Latifah's exact length and starting letter: La Roux, Lachlan, Laciann, Lacyann, Ladbroc.
Quick Facts About Latifah
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Compare Latifah to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Latifah against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).