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Lateek

The name of Arabic origin meaning "subtle", "delicate", or "gentle".

Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Lateek. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lateek today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lateek births was 1993 (6 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Lateek. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lateek. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

6

~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans

Peak year

1993

6 babies that year

Average age

32

years old

1993 SSA rank

#8,240

Tracked since 1993

Popularity

Lateek: popularity over time

Babies born per year

02356

Decades

Lateek by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lateek during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s606

Origin

Meaning and history of Lateek

The name Lateek is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle East and North Africa regions. It is derived from the Arabic word "lateef," which means "subtle," "delicate," or "refined." This name holds cultural significance and has been used within Arab communities for centuries.

In Islamic tradition, one of the 99 names of Allah (God) is "Al-Lateef," which translates to "The Subtle One" or "The Most Kind." This association with a divine attribute has contributed to the name's popularity among Muslim families, who may choose it for their children as a way of expressing their reverence and connection to their faith.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Lateek can be traced back to medieval Islamic texts and historical records from the region. However, it is important to note that variations in spelling and pronunciation were common due to the diverse dialects and cultural influences within the Arab world.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lateek. One such figure was Lateek al-Baghdadi, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century. His contributions to the fields of theology, logic, and metaphysics were widely recognized and influential during the Islamic Golden Age.

Another prominent figure was Lateek ibn Khaled, a military commander who served under the Umayyad Caliphate in the 7th century. He played a significant role in the Islamic conquests and expansions, leading armies across the Middle East and North Africa.

In the realm of literature, Lateek al-Andalusi was a renowned poet and writer from the Andalusian region of Spain during the 11th century. His works celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes of love and spirituality, earning him widespread acclaim among his contemporaries.

Moving forward in time, Lateek Habashi was a prominent artist and calligrapher from the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. His intricate and exquisite calligraphic works adorned mosques, palaces, and manuscripts, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of Islamic art.

Finally, Lateek al-Jaza'iri was a revolutionary and freedom fighter from Algeria in the 19th century. He played a crucial role in the resistance against French colonial rule, inspiring generations of Algerians to fight for their independence and sovereignty.

These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Lateek throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage across the Arab and Islamic worlds.

People

Lateek + last name combinations

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FAQ

Lateek: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Lateek?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lateek going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.

Is Lateek a common name?

We classify Lateek as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Lateek most popular?

The single biggest year for Lateek was 1993, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lateek is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lateek in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Lateek a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lateek in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Lateek still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Lateek in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lateek can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many Americans are named Lateek?

For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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