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Latifa

Girl name · Arabic

Meaninggentle, kind · Arabic

Latifa is an Arabic girl name meaning “gentle, kind”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • GenerationLatifa peaked in 1980, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Latifa you'd meet today is about 45 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Latifa would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 123,457 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryLatifa first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
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hello, little Latifa

US births per million girls, 1963–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Latifa

Latifa is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “gentle, kind”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Latifa

What does the name Latifa mean?

Latifa means “gentle, kind” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Millie (“gentle strength”), Yuna (“often gentle”), Halima (“gentle, patient”) and Mildred (“gentle strength”).

What is the origin of the name Latifa?

Latifa is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Latifa a boy or girl name?

Latifa is a girl name. In 2025, 13 US girls were named Latifa.

How popular is the name Latifa?

Latifa ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1980, when it reached #2,486. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,365 places.

What names are similar to Latifa?

If you like Latifa, you might also like Millie, Yuna, Halima and Mildred.

What should I know before naming my baby Latifa?

Latifa is an Arabic girl name meaning “gentle, kind”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.