Lafaye
French · Girl · 1 syllable
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Lafaye
Lafaye derives from the French surname Lafayette, which combines "la" (the) and "fay" or "faye" (fairy), literally meaning "the fairy" in Old French, with roots in medieval folklore and possibly Latin "fata."
The name is primarily associated with French culture and history, most notably through the Marquis de Lafayette, the French aristocrat and military officer who played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War; it has been used across Western cultures influenced by this historical legacy.
This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.
Etymology
Lafaye derives from the French surname Lafayette, which combines "la" (the) and "fay" or "faye" (fairy), literally meaning "the fairy" in Old French, with roots in medieval folklore and possibly Latin "fata."
The name is primarily associated with French culture and history, most notably through the Marquis de Lafayette, the French aristocrat and military officer who played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War; it has been used across Western cultures influenced by this historical legacy.
Lafaye currently ranks #14,458 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1930.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Western/European names that sit beautifully beside LafayeSimilar names you might like
Names starting with LMore names starting with L
- Ladona
- Lachelle
- Lailonie
- Laionni
- Lachele
- Lachanda
- Laderricka
- Ladajia
- Laesha
- Laielle
- Laiylah
- Lacrissa
- Ladedra
- Laeisha
- Lajessica
- Ladeja
- Labarbara
- Labreya
🧬 See Lafaye's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Lafaye's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Lafaye your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Lafaye already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Lafaye go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Lafaye
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Levi means "joined" or "attached" and derives from the Hebrew root לוי (Levi), historically signifying attachment or adherence."
"The given name 'Livia' is derived from the Latin word 'lividus,' meaning 'blue' or 'bluish-gray,' and is associated with the…"
"The name 'Liv' is derived from the Old Norse word 'hlíf', meaning 'protection' or 'shield', and is also related to…"
"Leevi is the Finnish form of Levi, derived from the Hebrew name לֵוִי (Levi), meaning "joined" or "attached," originally referring…"
"The given name 'Lev' is derived from the Hebrew word 'lev', meaning 'heart', and is also related to the Slavic…"
"The given name 'Liva' is derived from the Arabic word 'لِيفا' (Līfā), meaning 'a branch or a twig', and is…"
"The name Love derives from the Old English word "lufu," meaning affection or devotion, and is related to Old Norse…"
"The name Live is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse, meaning "to live" or "life," rooted in the verb…"
"# Lova Lova derives from Sanskrit and means "beloved" or "desired," with roots in ancient Indo-European linguistic traditions."
"The given name 'Livio' is derived from the Latin name Livius, meaning 'from Livius', a Roman gens (clan) name, and…"
"Leif means "heir" or "descendant" and derives from the Old Norse name Leifr, composed of the elements "leif" (heir/legacy) and…"
"The given name 'Libby' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Leib' or 'Levi', meaning 'joined' or 'attached', and is linguistically…"