Latifah
Latifah is a girl baby name. Ranked #61,152 in the US, popular nicknames include Lat, Lay, and Latie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Latifah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 1,470 babies have been named Latifah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Latifah is past its peak , currently ranked #61,152 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,152
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Latifah
Latifah is a girl name .
Latifah is currently ranked #61,152 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Latifah include Lat, Lay, Latie, and Latiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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