Fela
Pronunciation: [ f-EHL-uh ]
Fela is a girl baby name. Ranked #37,712 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Fela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 20 babies have been named Fela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Fela is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #37,712 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,712
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Fela is also used as a boy name, ranked #32485.
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About the Name Fela
Fela is a girl name .
Is Fela a boy or girl name? Fela is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,712 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #32,485. Fela is more commonly used as a boy name.
Fela is currently ranked #37,712 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Fela include Felicity, Felicia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis