15,778births recorded
15Countries
1Variants
2015Peak · Austria
#136Austria 2025
Elif is a girl name family recorded 15,778 times in 15 countries since 1971. It ranks highest today in Austria (#136 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Austria in 2015, at 211.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Elif
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elif | German | 5,275 | 🇫🇷 France | #415 | 2015 | ▼ 45 % |
| Elif | German | 2,012 | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | #249 | 2015 | ▼ 19 % |
| Elif | German | 1,822 | 🇦🇹 Austria | #136 | 2015 | ▼ 66 % |
| Elif | German | 1,642 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #179 | 2015 | ▼ 47 % |
| Elif | German | 1,534 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1911 | 2024 | ▲ 113 % |
| Elif | German | 1,321 | 🏴 England & Wales | #684 | 2019 | ▼ 20 % |
Questions about Elif
How popular is the name Elif?
In 2025 it ranked #136 in Austria. Official registers record 15,778 births across 15 countries.
When was Elif most popular?
It peaked in Austria in 2015, at 211.2 births per 100,000.
Is Elif a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Elif is a girl name.