Folasade is a unique and beautiful name of Yoruba origin, predominantly used among the Yoruba people of West Africa. It is composed of two words: 'Fola', which means "return" or "arrival", and 'Sade', meaning "honorable". Thus, Folasade can be interpreted as "Honorable Return" or "Arrival is Honorable". This name holds significant cultural value and has been bestowed upon many notable individuals throughout history. It is often associated with grace, dignity, and a sense of coming home or achieving success. Despite its rich heritage, Folasade remains uncommon in many parts of the world, making it an intriguing choice for those seeking a distinctive and meaningful name.
The name Folasade experienced a peak in popularity around the late 1980s to early 1990s, with a particularly high number of births occurring in 1996 (18 births). However, since then, the frequency of this name has generally decreased, with recent years showing fewer than 10 births each year. Despite the fluctuations, there have been a total of 411 births recorded for the name Folasade from 1985 to 2023.