Lateef
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lateef first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 891 babies have been named Lateef in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lateef is past its peak , currently ranked #20,934 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,934
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Lateef
Lateef is a boy name .
Lateef is currently ranked #20,934 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lateef include Lat, Late, Latey, Lateie, Lay, Laie, and Latkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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