Ife
Ife first appears in US records in 1970. It peaked in 1977, when 16 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ife popular?
Declining Ife is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1977 peak.
| 2010s | 42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 | |
| 1990s | 20 | |
| 1980s | 40 | |
| 1970s | 82 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ife mean?
From Yoruba ife, 'love.' It also serves as a short form of theophoric names such as Ifeoluwa ('love of God'). A distinct, unrelated Yoruba word Ife also names the ancient city Ile-Ife.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ife mean?
Ife means Love. From Yoruba ife, 'love.' It also serves as a short form of theophoric names such as Ifeoluwa ('love of God'). A distinct, unrelated Yoruba word Ife also names the ancient city Ile-Ife.
What is the origin of the name Ife?
Ife is of yoruba origin.
How do you pronounce Ife?
Ife is pronounced “EE-feh.”
Is Ife a boy or a girl name?
Ife is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Ife a popular name right now?
Ife is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1977 peak.
When was the name Ife most popular?
Ife was most popular in 1977, when about 16 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ife?
Names similar to Ife include Adeola, Ayo, Damilola, Kehinde, Oluwaseun.
What names go well with Ife?
yoruba names that pair well with Ife include Ayomide, Ade, Oluwaseun, Temitope, Adeola.