Folake is a girl's name of Yoruba (Nigeria) origin meaning “To be pampered with wealth; indicates a cherished and loved child..” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Fola, Keke. As of 2025, Folake ranks #400 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #396 in 2023.
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foh-lah-keh
Phonetic spelling
Currently #400 among US baby names.
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Folake means “To be pampered with wealth; indicates a cherished and loved child..” It is a girl's name of Yoruba (Nigeria) origin.
Folake is pronounced foh-lah-keh.
Folake is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Folake currently ranks #400 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Folake include Fola, Keke.
Middle names that pair well with Folake include Folake Adetokunbo, Folake Oluwatoyin.
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