boy's name
Lateef
lah-TEEF (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 920
Lateef is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1977, when 47 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1967.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lateef Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 289 |
| 1980s | 217 |
| 1990s | 169 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Lateef?
In 2022, Lateef was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Lateef Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lateef
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lateef Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lateef over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lateef
- Arabic lah-TEEF
Sibling Names for Lateef
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lateef — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lateef
How popular is the name Lateef?
In 2022, Lateef was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lateef a girl's or a boy's name?
Lateef is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lateef?
Lateef has 2 syllables.
When was Lateef most popular?
Lateef peaked in 1977, when 47 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.