Holding steady.
Popularity of Folashade since 1973
Babies named Folashade per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Folashade is a Yoruba name with deep cultural roots, first recorded in the United States in 1973. Its peak year in the U.S. was 1990, and while it has never entered the top 1,000, its trajectory has remained stable through 2025. The name carries the meaning 'Honor surrounds me,' a sentiment central to Yoruba naming traditions. Folashade has seen consistent but limited use, primarily within families of Nigerian heritage, and its presence in the U.S. reflects the growth of the Nigerian diaspora. Although it has not appeared in any state-level popularity lists, its enduring appeal lies in its melodic sound and powerful meaning.
Folashade is a Yoruba name from southwestern Nigeria, composed of elements 'fọ́lá' meaning 'honor' or 'wealth' and 'ṣádé' meaning 'surrounds' or 'crowns'. It is traditionally given to girls and reflects the Yoruba cultural value of honoring the child as a blessing. The name has been used in Nigeria for generations and gained visibility in the diaspora from the 1970s onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shade, Fola, Folly
Sibling names for Folashade
Names that share Folashade's style, for a brother or sister.
