Latifah
3 countries#13208 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Latifah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,476 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #13208 · peaked in 1990 with 300 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
218 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3192 · peaked in 2009 with 16 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
218 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 16 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
38 births recorded 1994–2020 · peaked in 2013 with 6 births
Most common in: Guyane
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Latifah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | #6322 | — |
| 2002 | #12187 | ↓5865 |
| 2004 | #7828 | ↑4359 |
| 2005 | #10921 | ↓3093 |
| 2006 | #15152 | ↓4231 |
| 2007 | #13924 | ↑1228 |
| 2010 | #13448 | ↑476 |
| 2011 | #12153 | ↑1295 |
| 2012 | #11257 | ↑896 |
| 2013 | #11969 | ↓712 |
| 2014 | #10955 | ↑1014 |
| 2016 | #12876 | ↓1921 |
| 2017 | #11615 | ↑1261 |
| 2018 | #15682 | ↓4067 |
| 2019 | #9112 | ↑6570 |
| 2020 | #11090 | ↓1978 |
| 2021 | #13464 | ↓2374 |
| 2022 | #13592 | ↓128 |
| 2024 | #15293 | ↓1701 |
| 2025 | #13208 | ↑2085 |
Frequently asked questions about Latifah
Is Latifah a popular name?
Yes — Latifah currently ranks #13208 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Latifah more common for boys or girls?
Latifah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Latifah most popular?
Latifah peaked in 1990 in United States, with 300 recorded births that year.
Is Latifah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Latifah’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #6900 in 1974 to #13208 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Latifah?
At least 1,732 babies have been recorded with the name Latifah across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Latifah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Latifah appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.