Love
Derived from the Yoruba language of West Africa, this name translates directly to 'love'. It is a short, impactful name that carries a profound emotional weight and cultural significance within Nigerian communities.
Less common today
Ife isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,830 in 1992.
Award-winning Nigerian children's author and photographer
Scottish-Nigerian professional soccer player
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).