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Boy Name #21,162 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Alif is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Alif often also consider Ayodele, Bandy, Bengt .

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Historical Record

Alif first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.

Over 176 babies have been named Alif in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Alif is past its peak , currently ranked #21,162 for boy names in the US .

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#21,162
Current Rank
Peaked 1975 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Ayodele Boy

"happiness returns"

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Bandy Boy

"one who lives near a bend; from the bend"

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Bengt Boy

"blessed"

#21,165
Carly Boy

"free man, manly"

#21,166
Adriane Boy

"dark, rich"

#21,185

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#21,162
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Ali #324 Alijah #431 Alistair #910 Alister #1650 Alias #1893 Alim #3076

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Ayodele Boy Yoruba Bandy Boy English Bengt Boy Latin via Scandinavian Carly Boy Germanic Adriane Boy Latin Torenzo Boy Latin Destiny Boy Old French destinee, Latin destinare

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Ayodele Boy

Yoruba origin

"happiness returns"

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English origin

"one who lives near a bend; from the bend"

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Bengt Boy

Latin via Scandinavian origin

"blessed"

#21,165 in US
Carly Boy

Germanic origin

"free man, manly"

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Adriane Boy

Latin origin

"dark, rich"

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Torenzo Boy

Latin origin

"from Laurentum"

#21,243 in US
Destiny Boy

Old French destinee, Latin destinare origin

"fate, destined path, divine purpose"

#21,261 in US
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alif

Is Alif a boy or girl name?
Alif is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Alif?
Alif is currently ranked #21162 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Alif a common or rare name?
Alif is an uncommon name, ranked #21162 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Alif?
Alif pairs well with Ayodele, Bandy, Bengt, Carly in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Alif?
Related spellings include Ali, Alijah, Alistair, Alister.

About the Name Alif

Alif is a boy name .

Alif is currently ranked #21,162 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Alif include Ali, Alijah, Alistair, Alister, Alias . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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