Lateef
Lateef: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lateef
- A male given name from Arabic.
Etymology
From Arabic لَطِيف (laṭīf, “gentle, kind”).
How popular is Lateef?
Since 1880, 891 boys in the U.S. have been named Lateef. Its highest rank for boys was #1328 in 1977. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Sibling name ideas for Lateef
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Lateef FAQ
What does the name Lateef mean?
A male given name from Arabic. From Arabic لَطِيف (laṭīf, “gentle, kind”).
What is the origin of the name Lateef?
Lateef is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Lateef?
Since 1880, 891 boys in the U.S. have been named Lateef. Its highest rank for boys was #1328 in 1977. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Lateef a boy or girl name?
Lateef is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 891 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.