Elif

Girl name

Elif has been given to 1,534 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It peaked in 2024. In 2025, about 1 in 15,914 girls was named Elif.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,534

Peak year

2024 (115 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1977

10-year trend

▲ +91%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Elif — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Eliboy

154,512 babies since 1880

Eliagirl

10,159 babies since 1884

Elingirl

5,204 babies since 1893

Elioboy

5,174 babies since 1912

Elieboy

3,405 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Elif.

Taligirl

1,535 babies since 1967

Aydagirl

1,535 babies since 1968

Storigirl

1,536 babies since 1971

Annistyngirl

1,537 babies since 2006

Rooneyunisex

1,529 babies since 1943

Madinagirl

1,541 babies since 1966

Emorigirl

1,541 babies since 1997

Esmaegirl

1,527 babies since 2008

FAQ

How popular is the name Elif?

Elif has been given to 1,534 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Elif peak?

Elif peaked in 2024, when 115 babies were given the name.

Is Elif a girl or boy name?

Elif is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Elif are girls).

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