Latifah
Every Latifah since 1974 — 1,476 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Latifah
Latifah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,160 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 1,476 American babies have been named Latifah. Its peak came in 1990, when 300 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Latifah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Latifah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,160 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,624 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,561 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,476 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,673 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,465 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,050 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,265 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,714 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,510 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,652 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,823 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,843 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,325 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,787 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,254 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,432 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,062 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,007 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,495 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,904 |
| 1995 | 34 | #3,327 |
| 1990 | 300 | #701 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,209 |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,270 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,546 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Latifah in 2025?
Latifah ranked #14,160 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Latifah?
1,476 babies have been named Latifah in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Latifah most popular?
Latifah peaked in 1990, when 300 newborns received the name.
Is Latifah a boy or girl name?
Latifah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Latifah rising or falling?
Latifah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.