Fela Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationFAY-lah / ˈfeɪ.lə

African; Yoruba

Meaning

Yoruba: worthy; African: one who is great

Historical & Cultural Background

Fela is a name of Yoruba origin, commonly used in Nigeria. It is often associated with the famous Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, who was a pioneer of the Afrobeat genre. The name reflects cultural values of greatness and worthiness in many African societies. In Yoruba culture, names often carry significant meanings and are chosen to reflect the circumstances of a child's birth.

Trend Summary

The name Fela has seen limited popularity in the United States.

Similar Names

FelaineFelixFerdinandFelipeFelicityFentonFergusFletcher

Variants

  • Felah

International Variants

  • Féla (French)

Famous people named Fela

Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician and political activist known for pioneering the Afrobeat genre.

Fela Anikulapo Kuti was a prominent figure in the fight against corruption in Nigeria through his music.

Fictional characters named Fela

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Fela was first seen in the United States in 2006. Fela has ranked as high as #1378 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Fela has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Fela

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20065