Girl Name
Latifah
Latifah is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Latifah — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Lateef is on your shortlist, Latifah belongs in the same conversation.
Latifah meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Latifah has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Latifah as L·A·T·I·F·A·H, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Latifah is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Latifah variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Latifaha, Latifahe, Latifahy, Latifa.
- Nicknames: Lati and L.
- Middle names: Pair Latifah with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Latifah middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lateef, Latesha, Lelah, Lilah, Lateisha — full picks on the sibling names for Latifah guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Latifah? Browse our names like Latifah guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Latifah
What does the name Latifah mean?
Latifah has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Latifah?
The exact origin of Latifah is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Latifah?
Latifah has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Latifah a boy's or girl's name?
Latifah is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Latifah in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Latifah sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Latifah?
Names that share Latifah's sound and style include Lateef, Latesha, Lelah, Lilah, Lateisha.
What middle names pair well with Latifah?
Good middle-name fits for Latifah pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Latifah is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Latifah is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Latifah?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Latifah share its rhythm without rhyming — Lateef, Latesha, Lelah all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.