Will my child share the name Latifah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Latifah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Latifah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Latifah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Latifah is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 504 places over the last five years to #2674 in 2022. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Latifah a good choice for a distinctive name?

Latifah is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Latifah a popular baby name in the United States?

Latifah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2674

Latifah

Latifah is a distinctive choice, ranked #2674 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Latifah in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

#2674

About the Name Latifah

Latifah is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 504 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1552 in 2003 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Latifah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.