Alif
Boy nameAlif has been given to 181 babies in the U.S. since 1973. It peaked in 2020. In 2025, about 1 in 341,615 boys was named Alif.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
181
Peak year
2020 (10 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1973
10-year trend
▼ -17%
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Alif — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Alif.
Sibling name ideas for Alif
Same era and popularity as Alif, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Alif?
Alif has been given to 181 babies in the U.S. since 1973. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Alif peak?
Alif peaked in 2020, when 10 babies were given the name.
Is Alif a girl or boy name?
Alif is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Alif are boys).
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