Life

♂ Boy

Pronounced LYFE /ˈlaɪf/High

Meaning: Life is an English word-name, from the everyday word 'life' — the state of being alive, vitality. Used as a modern virtue- or word-name; we note the word-name route.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word-name: Life means exactly that — 'life,' vitality (said 'LYFE'). A modern word-name pick, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningLife is an English word-name, from the everyday word 'life' — the state of being alive, vitality. Used as a modern virtue- or word-name; we note the word-name route.

U.S. rank (2024)#11754 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 56

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name, Life is a modern English word-name drawn from the word 'life' itself. It joins the family of virtue and word names; we note the word-name route (said 'LYFE').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, bold, and word-name.

Did you know? Life is a straightforward word-name, chosen for its bright, hopeful meaning of vitality and being alive — a bold modern pick, which we note (said 'LYFE').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Life — English word-name, 'life, vitality'

Variations

LyfeLifeyLive

Nicknames

LifeyLy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Life mean?

Life is an English word-name from the word 'life' — vitality, being alive; we note the word-name route.

How do you pronounce Life?

It's said LYFE /ˈlaɪf/ — one syllable.

Is Life a boy or girl name?

Here Life is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Life?

Life is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.