Lateef: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Gentle, a name of refined kindness and soft-spoken grace.
- Origin
- Yoruba
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #11299
- Peak
- #1330 in 1977
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Lateef Means
Lateef is a boy name of Yoruba origin. Gentle, a name of refined kindness and soft-spoken grace.
How Popular Lateef Is
Lateef currently ranks #11299 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1330 in 1977. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Lateef
- Lateef is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Lateef is a name from the Yoruba people of West Africa.
- It's recognized and loved across many cultures worldwide.
Names Like Lateef
Other Yoruba names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Lateef
Yoruba names that pair well as a brother or sister to Lateef.
Questions About Lateef
What does Lateef mean?
Lateef is a boy name of Yoruba origin. Gentle, a name of refined kindness and soft-spoken grace.
How popular is Lateef?
Lateef currently ranks #11299 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1330 in 1977. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Lateef come from?
Lateef comes from Yoruba roots. Lateef is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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