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1971

First Year

2021

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#2606

Peak Rank

411

Total Count

45

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Latif

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Al-Latif is one of the names of God in Islam, meaning "kind". Latif can also be a masculine given name, as short form of Abdul Latif, meaning "servant of the Gentle". Its feminine form is Latifa. "Al-Latif" also means "The Subtle".

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latif) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latif)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Arabic
* Urdu
* Azerbaijani

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## The Story of Latif

The earliest SSA record of Latif as a baby boy name dates back to 1971, when 7 babies received it. 1991 was its biggest year on record, with 26 newborns named Latif — #2,606 in the national rankings. The 1990s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 31% of all recorded Latifs. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2021 (12 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 411 Latifs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Latif

Phonetically similar names — useful when Latif is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Lottie](/lottie)
* [Latifa](/latifa)
* [Lotty](/lotty)
* Lati
* [Lotti](/lotti)
* Lahti
* Lotf
* Lotto
* Latte
* [Lotta](/lotta)
* Lighty
* [Lata](/lata)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Latif

What does the name Latif mean?

Al-Latif is one of the names of God in Islam, meaning "kind". Latif can also be a masculine given name, as short form of Abdul Latif, meaning "servant of the Gentle". Its feminine form is Latifa. "Al-Latif" also means "The Subtle".

What is the origin of the name Latif?

Latif has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Arabic, Urdu, Azerbaijani.

How popular is Latif in 2026?

In 2026, Latif ranks #6,694 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Latif most popular?

Latif reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #2,606 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Latif most popular?

Latif has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Latif.

Is Latif a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Latif is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Latif?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Latif include Kennett, Kenard, Asuncion. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦KennettPeak #2606](/kennett)[👦KenardPeak #2606](/kenard)[👦AsuncionPeak #2606](/asuncion)[👦RhonaldPeak #2606](/rhonald)[👦RuddiePeak #2606](/ruddie)[👦CorradoPeak #2605](/corrado)[👦AnthonPeak #2605](/anthon)[👦SwainPeak #2605](/swain)

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## About the name Latif 

Latif is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 411 births in the dataset. Latif's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #2,606\. Use the chart and map above to compare Latif's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1991 → ](/year/1991)
* [ Names of the 1990s → ](/decade/1990s)
* [ Names starting with "L" → ](/letter/l)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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