Lateef
Lateef is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Gentle, kind, or pleasant.
Origin and history
Lateef is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning gentle, kind, or pleasant. It is one of the traditional attributes associated with kindness and benevolence in Islamic culture. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice with relatively few annual births.
Popularity in the United States
891 babies in the United States have been named Lateef since 1880. It ranks #3787 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- NY (59.1 %)
- PA (18.1 %)
- NJ (14.9 %)
- CA (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 21 |
| 1970-1980 | 289 |
| 1980-1990 | 217 |
| 1990-2000 | 169 |
| 2000-2010 | 112 |
| 2010-2019 | 71 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Lateef
- Lateef Crowder: Actor, Stuntman
Fun facts
- The root term in Arabic represents subtlety, delicacy, and loving-kindness.
- Fewer than 1,000 U.S. males have been registered with the given name Lateef since 1880.