Leif

Pronunciation: [ l-EEF ]

Girl Name #46,266 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Leif is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EEF.

Parents who love the name Leif often also consider Lena, Leona, Lela .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #46,266
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Leilani #66 Leila #267 Leia #290 Leighton #395 Leilany #702 Leilah #1752 Leiana #2572 Leigh #3426

Also a Boy Name

Leif is also used as a boy name, ranked #926.

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Lena Leona Lela Leila Lenora Lelia Lettie Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leif

Is Leif a boy or girl name?

Leif is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #46266. As a boy name, it is ranked #926. Leif is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Leif?

Leif is pronounced l-EEF.

How popular is the name Leif?

Leif is currently ranked #46266 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Leif a common or rare name?

Leif is an uncommon name, ranked #46266 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Leif

Leif is a girl name .

Is Leif a boy or girl name? Leif is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #46,266 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #926. Leif is more commonly used as a boy name.

Leif is currently ranked #46,266 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Leif include Leilani, Leila, Leia, Leighton, Leilany . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.