Elif
girl name#1911 in 2025Elif entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #1753 in 2024, ranks #1911 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1977–2025
#1911
rank today
#1753
peak (2024)
101
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8444 |
| 1980s | #9773 |
| 1990s | #8347 |
| 2000s | #6990 |
| 2010s | #2916 |
| 2020s | #2015 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Elif has been most popular in NY, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Elif are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Elif is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Elif in 2025?
- Elif ranks #1911 among US girl names in 2025, with 101 babies given the name.
- When was the name Elif most popular?
- Elif peaked in 2024, reaching #1753 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Elif with classmates?
- Elif will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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