What origin is the name Alif?

Alif comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Alif a popular name?

Alif is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Alif does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Alif?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Alif — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Alif

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Alif

Alif

Boy

african

2 syllables

Alif is an african boy's name meaning "An Arabic and African name meaning friendly, sociable, or amicable. It is also the name of the first letter in the Arabic alphabet.".

Alif is a boy name of african origin meaning "An Arabic and African name meaning friendly, sociable, or amicable. It is also the name of the first letter in the Arabic alphabet.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Arabic and African name meaning friendly, sociable, or amicable. It is also the name of the first letter in the Arabic alphabet.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Alif

Very rare in US records

What does Alif mean?

Alif is a boy name of african origin meaning "An Arabic and African name meaning friendly, sociable, or amicable. It is also the name of the first letter in the Arabic alphabet.".