Elif
4 countries#341 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Elif was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
4,792 births recorded 1971–2022 · currently #341 · peaked in 2015 with 300 births
Most common in: Bas-Rhin, Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône, Val-d'Oise, Haut-Rhin
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,534 births recorded 1977–2025 · currently #1911 · peaked in 2024 with 115 births
Most common in: New York, California, New Jersey, Florida, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,141 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #724 · peaked in 2015 with 86 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,115 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #812 · peaked in 2015 with 83 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
26 births recorded 2014–2025 · currently #632 · peaked in 2021 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Elif’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #536 | — |
| 2004 | #502 | ↑34 |
| 2005 | #512 | ↓10 |
| 2006 | #444 | ↑68 |
| 2007 | #364 | ↑80 |
| 2008 | #422 | ↓58 |
| 2009 | #377 | ↑45 |
| 2010 | #403 | ↓26 |
| 2011 | #319 | ↑84 |
| 2012 | #314 | ↑5 |
| 2013 | #292 | ↑22 |
| 2014 | #246 | ↑46 |
| 2015 | #215 | ↑31 |
| 2016 | #248 | ↓33 |
| 2017 | #222 | ↑26 |
| 2018 | #297 | ↓75 |
| 2019 | #319 | ↓22 |
| 2020 | #344 | ↓25 |
| 2021 | #335 | ↑9 |
| 2022 | #341 | ↓6 |
Frequently asked questions about Elif
Is Elif a popular name?
Yes — Elif currently ranks #341 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Elif more common for boys or girls?
Elif is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Elif most popular?
Elif peaked in 2015 in France, with 300 recorded births that year.
Is Elif rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Elif’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1606 in 1971 to #341 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Elif?
At least 7,467 babies have been recorded with the name Elif across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Elif popular in more than one country?
Yes — Elif appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Elif?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Elif include Chosen, Denim, Haya, Heidy.
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