Fela vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fela

Boy #32,485 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Warrior; one who experiences honor and wealth"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

Yoruba West African Nigerian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,485
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fel

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Popularity Comparison

Fela Rank #32,485
Mae Rank #530

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 vs #32485 for Fela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fela ___

  • Fela James
  • Fela Emmanuel
  • Fela Kofi
  • Fela David
  • Fela Michael

Mae ___

  • Mae Elizabeth
  • Mae Louise
  • Mae Catherine
  • Mae Caroline
  • Mae Alexandra
  • Mae Josephine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fela

Kofi Amara

If you choose Mae

Rose Pearl June Beatrice Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fela or Mae more popular?

Mae is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Fela at #32485 in the United States.

What do Fela and Mae mean?

Fela means "Warrior; one who experiences honor and wealth" (Yoruba origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Fela and Mae boy or girl names?

Fela is primarily a boy name. Mae is primarily a girl name.

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