Latifah

Latifah is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 girls in the United States.

Latifah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Latifah

Latifah belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Latifah first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #701 in 1990, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 1,470 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Latifah in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#701 in 1990
Peak year
1990
Babies named Latifah in 2024
5
Total since 1880
1,470

Latifah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1552 in 2003
Babies named Latifah in 2022
9
Total since 1996
227

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Latifah mean?

The meaning of Latifah is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Latifah a boy or girl name?

Latifah is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Latifah?

Latifah comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Latifah?

Latifah first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #701 in 1990, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].