Lief
lief
US Popularity:18885
Origin:Scandinavian
Meaning:Heir; Loved
Lief is a Scandinavian boy’s name that is a great choice for the newest little love in your life. Meaning both “heir” and “ loved,” this name is a respelling of the name Leif. In Norse mythology, Leif Erikson, Viking and explorer, was the first European to arrive in North America—around 500 years prior to Christopher Columbus. Your little Lief is sure to follow in this tradition, exploring the world, and becoming all they can be in the process!
Lief Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Lief is currently #18885 in U.S. births
Boy:Lief is currently #6367 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#18885
in 2022
+ 2290
from 2017
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