Ife
- Pronunciation
- [Ife]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Love
- Origin
- Egyptian
Ife Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 202 baby girls have been named Ife. The name peaked in 1977 with 16 US births that year (rank #4291).
Top States for Ife
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ife births are: New York (18).
Other Egyptian-Origin Names Like Ife
If you like Ife's Egyptian origin, consider these related names: Abubakar, Adeben, Adio, Adom, Agymah. Browse all Egyptian names →
3-Letter Names Starting with I
Names with Ife's exact length and starting letter: Ian, Ica, Ida, Ide, Idi.
Quick Facts About Ife
Variant Forms
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Compare Ife to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ife against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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