How Many People Are Named Latifah?

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

Latifah
Very Rare
Arabic

Latifah means 'gracious' and is a rare name for girls. Only 1 in 229,267 Americans have this name, making it very unique. The peak popularity was in 1990, but it's now slowly declining.

~1,439
Living in US
1 in 229,267
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Gracious
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Gracious Charming Generous
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

73,808
Worldwide Bearers
#13,260
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
46,183
🇲🇾 Malaysia
13,743
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
6,761
🇺🇬 Uganda
1,389
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,107
🇹🇿 Tanzania
930
🇺🇸 United States
864
🇬🇭 Ghana
506
🇧🇳 Brunei
444
🇹🇬 Togo
412

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,439 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
228
Would be under 30 (16%)
1,242
Would be 30–60 (84%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,470 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
67
International
99

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

📜 Latifah Through the Generations

Latifah, a name that peaked in popularity in 1990 with 300 births, has seen a steady decline since then. Today, there are approximately 1,439 people named Latifah living in the United States, with most being between 30 and 60 years old. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't as trendy as it once was, it still holds a special place among those who carry it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 172
New York 133
New Jersey 104
North Carolina 71
Florida 67
Illinois 55
South Carolina 44
Virginia 31
California 28
Georgia 26

✨ Similar Names to Latifah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Latifah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Latifah

How Many People Have the Name Latifah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,439 people in the United States currently share the name Latifah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 229,267 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Latifah a Common or Rare Name?

Latifah 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 Latifah Mean?

Latifah means "gracious" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Latifah Most Popular?

The name Latifah reached peak popularity in 1990, with 300 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Latifah?

Approximately 1,439 people named Latifah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,470. That works out to roughly 1 in 229,267 Americans.

Is Latifah a rare name?

Latifah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 229,267 Americans has this name.

What does the name Latifah mean?

Latifah means "gracious" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Latifah more male or female?

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

When was Latifah most popular?

Latifah peaked in 1990 with 300 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US1,439
All-Time Births1,470
1 in X1 in 229,267
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1990
World Rank#13,260
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.