Holding steady.
Popularity of Lateefah since 1971
Babies named Lateefah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 254 |
| 1980s | 208 |
| 1990s | 150 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lateefah is an Arabic name meaning 'gentle' or 'kind,' a variant of the more common Latifa. In the United States, it has never ranked in the top 1000, with its peak usage occurring in 1979. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1971 and has seen stable but low usage since, reflecting its status as a distinctive choice. Its bearers are rarely concentrated in any particular state, and it remains a name with a clear cultural and linguistic heritage.
Lateefah is a variant of the Arabic name Latifa (ظريفة), derived from the root L-T-F meaning 'gentle,' 'kind,' or 'subtle.' The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities. Its first recorded use in the United States dates to 1971.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teefa, Latie, Lala
Sibling names for Lateefah
Names that share Lateefah's style, for a brother or sister.
