Clift

Q: How popular is the name Clift?

Clift is ranked #20702 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ kl-IHFT ]

Boy Name #20,702 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Clift is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kl-IHFT.

Parents who love the name Clift often also consider Si, Windford, Dieter .

Popularity Over Time

#20,702

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,702
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Clifford #1343 Clifton #1756 Cliff #3023

Nicknames

Cli Cly Cliie

Middle Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clift

Is Clift a boy or girl name?

Clift is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Clift?

Clift is pronounced kl-IHFT.

How popular is the name Clift?

Clift is currently ranked #20702 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Clift?

Common nicknames for Clift include Cli, Cly, and Cliie.

Is Clift a common or rare name?

Clift is an uncommon name, ranked #20702 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Clift

Clift is a boy name .

Clift is currently ranked #20,702 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Clift include Cli, Cly, and Cliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Clift include Clifford, Clifton, Cliff . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.