Peak popularity
1977
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady
Holding steady.
Popularity of Ife since 1970
Babies named Ife per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 82 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ife entered U.S. birth records in 1970 and reached its peak usage in 1977. While it has never been common enough to rank nationally, its steady but low use reflects an enduring connection to Yoruba heritage. The name's trajectory has been stable, with slight variations by decade. Ife's absence from the top 1,000 over decades places it in a distinct category of names that are culturally rich but rare in official statistics.
Ife is a Yoruba word meaning 'love'. The name is common among the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria and the African diaspora. It is often given to girls as a direct expression of affection.
Sibling names for Ife
Names that share Ife's style, for a brother or sister.
