Ife is of Yoruba origin, a prominent ethnic group in Nigeria and Benin. It translates to 'love' in the Yoruba language. This name carries significant cultural meaning within these communities and is often given to express affection or high regard.
The name Ife has seen a fluctuating trend in popularity over the past five decades, with a total of 202 births recorded since 1970. The name's peak in popularity occurred in 1977 and again in 2018, each year seeing 16 and 10 births respectively. However, the years 1975 to 1976 and 2011 to 2017 witnessed a dip in its usage, with only five births per year on average during these periods.