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Naif

Boy name

Naif has been given to 168 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It peaked in 2013. In 2025, about 1 in 284,679 boys was named Naif.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

168

Peak year

2013 (19 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1981

10-year trend

▼ -60%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

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

Names with a similar vibe

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

FAQ

How popular is the name Naif?

Naif has been given to 168 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Naif peak?

Naif peaked in 2013, when 19 babies were given the name.

Is Naif a girl or boy name?

Naif is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Naif are boys).

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