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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Fay — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Fawzi|Faya
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Fay

FAY · 1 syllables

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Girl
#3403
↑↑ Surging
#3403
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 18
Peak rank
#3403 in 2024
5yr change
+817 ranks
Birth frequency
1.3 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3403 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Fay

Popularity score: 18  ·  SSA Rank: #3403

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+817 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
7 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
MythologicalFairyCelticWhimsical1-syllableVintageShortEtherealFeminineEnchantment
Character
mystical intuitiondelicate graceethereal charmwhimsical spiritgentle magic
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Fays

talentedsophisticatedversatilededicatedcommanding
STRONG
High confidence

Fay is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3403 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +817 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:#3403 · very rare
Fay at a Glance
Meaning:From Old French 'fae' meaning fairy or magical being; associated with enchantment and the supernatural.
Language root:Old French · Middle English
Peak rank:#3403 in 2024
5yr change:+817 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Fay Dunaway
Actress
Fay Wray
Actress
Similar Sound
FayeFayBay◈Ray◈MayJay◈
Similar Style
IrisRaven◈Hazel◈Olive◈IvyWillow◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Fay
IrisHazel◈Raven◈Olive◈PhoebeStellaClover◈Violet
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Fay · Overview
Summary

Fay is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3403 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 10/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Fay scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 817 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Whimsical · Mythological · Vintage character
Fay carries a ethereal, gentle, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Fay is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
fay.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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