Fela, of African origin, is an uncommon yet distinctive given name. Derived from the Yoruba word 'fe', meaning 'expansion' or 'growth', Fela signifies prosperity and abundance. It gained prominence through renowned Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti, who was known by this moniker.
"Fela saw a consistent popularity with five babies named Fela born each decade from the 1920s to the 1930s, a dip in the 1940s and 50s, then resurged in the 70s with nine births. After a long gap, it reemerged in 2017 and 2021 with five and six births respectively, summing up to forty-five Fela babies over a century."