Folasade
Meaninghonour is a crown · Yoruba
Folasade is an African girl name meaning “honour is a crown”, with Yoruba roots. Yoruba names often tell a story, such as the circumstances of a child's birth or a family's hopes. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Folasade has the name Asa hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Folasade would score 12 points, thanks largely to the F (worth 4).
- GenerationFolasade peaked in 1989, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Folasade you'd meet today is about 36 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Folasades too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Folasade would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 227,273 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryFolasade first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
US births per million girls, 1985–2025
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About the name Folasade
Folasade is a girl name of African origin meaning “honour is a crown”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African girl names
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Unisex name: Zuri · beautiful
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Girl name: Zahra · radiant, bright
- Girl name: Imani · faith
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
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Questions about the name Folasade
What does the name Folasade mean?
Folasade means “honour is a crown” and comes from Yoruba.
What is the origin of the name Folasade?
Folasade is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Yoruba. Other African names to consider are Layla (“night”), Zuri (“beautiful”), Aisha (“alive”) and Amber (“amber resin”).
Is Folasade a boy or girl name?
Folasade is a girl name. In 2025, 7 US girls were named Folasade.
How popular is the name Folasade?
Folasade ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1989, when it reached #5,049. Over the last five years it has slipped 4,373 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Folasade?
Folasade is an African girl name meaning “honour is a crown”, with Yoruba roots. Yoruba names often tell a story, such as the circumstances of a child's birth or a family's hopes. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.