Alif
boy name#12008 in 2025Alif entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #4309 in 1975, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1973–2025
#12008
rank today
#4309
peak (1975)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4701 |
| 1980s | #6262 |
| 1990s | #7715 |
| 2000s | #9284 |
| 2010s | #9882 |
| 2020s | #10176 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Alif are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alif alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alif in 2025?
- Alif ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alif most popular?
- Alif peaked in 1975, reaching #4309 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Alif with classmates?
- Alif will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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