Faafetai

Faafetai is a girl name of Samoan origin with the meaning "Thank you; gratitude". Names from the Samoan tradition often carry deep cultural significance, reflecting heritage, values, or natural beauty. She has been used in Samoan communities for generations and has gained broader popularity as parents discover its beauty.

Faafetai has been used across Samoa and other parts of the world. In the United States, SSA data shows the name's popularity trends going back to 1950. Check the chart above to see exactly how many babies were named Faafetai in each year, and whether its popularity has been rising, steady, or declining.

Common nicknames for Faafetai depend on its full form. Many parents choose Faafetai specifically because it has built-in short forms or pet names. Some names have no common nicknames and are used in their full form throughout life.

Faafetai is a name shared by people across all walks of life — from artists and athletes to scientists and public figures. The popularity of the name means it appears throughout history in nearly every era and culture. Search online for "Faafetai famous people" to discover notable figures who share this name.

Names similar to Faafetai share its cultural origin, style, or sound. If you love Faafetai, you might also like names from the same origin tradition, names with similar ending sounds, or names that share the same number of syllables.