Clift
Pronunciation: [ kl-IHFT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Clift first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 6 babies have been named Clift in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clift is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,702 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,702
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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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, Clie, and Clikins. 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.
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