Fay
Meaning: Fairy, loyalty, faith
Origin: English/French
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #408
Total births: 67
History: Fay peaked in the 1960s in Australia. The name means 'fairy' — delicate magic in a rugged country. Fay represents the gentle side of Australian women's naming.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1952) | #97 |
| Babies named Fay in 1952 | 67 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 67 |
| Peak year | 1952 (67 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #97 |
Frequently asked about Fay
What does the name Fay mean?
Fay means “Fairy, loyalty, faith” from English/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Fay?
Fay has English/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Fairy, loyalty, faith”.
How popular is Fay in Australia?
Fay ranked #97 in Australia in 1952 — given to 67 babies that year.
When was Fay most popular?
Fay peaked in 1952 with 67 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Fay a boy or girl name?
Fay is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Fays in registered births are female.