Life
Pronunciation: [ l-EYEF ]
Life is a girl baby name. Ranked #49,304 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Life first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 22 babies have been named Life in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Life is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #49,304 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,304
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Life is also used as a boy name, ranked #17020.
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About the Name Life
Life is a girl name .
Is Life a boy or girl name? Life is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #49,304 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #17,020. Life is more commonly used as a boy name.
Life is currently ranked #49,304 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis