Rising since 2007, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Latifa since 1963
Babies named Latifa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 171 |
| 1980s | 207 |
| 1990s | 195 |
| 2000s | 73 |
| 2010s | 104 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Latifa entered U.S. records in 1963 and saw its peak popularity in 1990, though it has never been common. Over the past decade, the name has been on a gradual rise since 2007, as of 2025 it ranks 7885th nationally with a frequency of about 1 in 123,636. The name remains uncommon across all states, with no single state showing a concentration. Its enduring appeal lies in its soft sound and profound meaning, connected to a divine attribute in Islam. Latifa offers a name that is both culturally rich and melodious, fitting for families seeking a name with spiritual depth and cross-cultural resonance.
Latifa is a feminine given name derived from the Arabic root l-ṭ-f, conveying gentleness, kindness, and subtlety. It is the feminine form of Latif, one of the 99 names of God in Islam (Al-Latif, 'The Subtle One'), and has been used across the Muslim world for centuries. The name gained modest international recognition through public figures such as the Tunisian singer Latifa.
“Latifa” around the world
Where Latifa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lati, Tifa, Lala
Sibling names for Latifa
Names that share Latifa's style, for a brother or sister.
