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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Taken directly from the plant word "leaf," used as a nature-inspired name
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- LEEF
Leaf is a nature name taken straight from the plant word, with Old English roots and a simple one-syllable sound: LEEF. If you're drawn to names that come directly from the natural world without any embellishment, this one is as plain and direct as it gets.
Meaning & Origin of Leaf
Meaning: Taken directly from the plant word "leaf," used as a nature-inspired name.
Origin: Old English.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Leaf
LEEFIPA /liːf/
Popularity of Leaf
Leaf has always been a rare pick in the U.S. It peaked at #4723 in 1976 with just 7 babies, and by 2021 it had slipped to #13277 with a count of 5.
Names Like Leaf
These names have followed a similar path to Leaf in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Leaf mean?
Taken directly from the plant word “leaf,” used as a nature-inspired name. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Leaf?
Leaf is pronounced LEEF (IPA: /liːf/).
Is Leaf a popular name right now?
Leaf peaked at #4723 in 1976 and is ranked #13277 as of 2021. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2021.)
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