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Fay

Pronunciation: [ f-AY ]

Boy Name #11,137 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Fay is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-AY.

Parents who love the name Fay often also consider Fannie, Fanny, Fay .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#11,137
Total SSA Count
8

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Fay is also used as a girl name, ranked #3384.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fay

Is Fay a boy or girl name?
Fay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11137. As a girl name, it is ranked #3384. Fay is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Fay?
Fay is pronounced f-AY.
How popular is the name Fay?
Fay is currently ranked #11137 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Fay a common or rare name?
Fay is an uncommon name, ranked #11137 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Fay

Fay is a boy name .

Is Fay a boy or girl name? Fay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,137 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,384. Fay is more commonly used as a girl name.

Fay is currently ranked #11,137 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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