Boy nameCurrently #10,966 in the USSteady
Alif
2 syllablesPeak year: 20204 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alif's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Alif's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alif |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Alif through the decades
- Alif peaked in 2020, when 10 babies were named Alif in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2024), use of Alif has risen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Alif currently ranks #10,966 in the US and is holding steady.