Latifah
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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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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,152
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Lati, Latiy, Latiie, Fah, Fahy, Fahie, Lay, Laie, and Latkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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