How Many People Are Named Lateefah?

Complete statistics for the name Lateefah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lateefah
Very Rare
Arabic

Lateefah means 'generous' in Arabic, making it a name rich in positive connotations. Only 596 people in the US today share this name, which equates to 1 in 553,723 Americans having it, truly setting it apart. The name peaked in popularity back in 1979 with 62 births.

~596
Living in US
1 in 553,723
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Generous
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Generous Compassionate Kind
4
Life Path Number

People with the name Lateefah have a life path number of 4, symbolizing stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,222
Worldwide Bearers
#158,595
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,220
🇺🇸 United States
815
🇹🇭 Thailand
54
🇿🇦 South Africa
40
🇵🇰 Pakistan
25
🇬🇧 England
24
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
13
🇸🇪 Sweden
7
🇮🇳 India
4
🇸🇷 Suriname
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
596 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
20
Would be under 30 (3%)
597
Would be 30–60 (97%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 617 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
63
International
89

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lateefah Through the Generations

Lateefah has been a stable presence in American naming trends since its peak in 1979, when 62 babies were given this name. Today, there are 596 people named Lateefah living in the United States, with an average age of 43 years. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 3% under 30, 97% aged 30-60, and no one over 60, indicating a consistent but not overly popular choice across generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New Jersey 103
Pennsylvania 46
New York 34
California 6

✨ Similar Names to Lateefah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lateefah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Lateefah

How Many People Have the Name Lateefah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 596 people in the United States currently share the name Lateefah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 553,723 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lateefah a Common or Rare Name?

Lateefah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Lateefah Mean?

Lateefah means "generous" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lateefah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Lateefah Most Popular?

The name Lateefah reached peak popularity in 1979, with 62 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lateefah?

Approximately 596 people named Lateefah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 617. That works out to roughly 1 in 553,723 Americans.

Is Lateefah a rare name?

Lateefah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 553,723 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lateefah mean?

Lateefah means "generous" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Lateefah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lateefah are male and 100% are female.

When was Lateefah most popular?

Lateefah peaked in 1979 with 62 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US596
All-Time Births617
1 in X1 in 553,723
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1979
World Rank#158,595
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.