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Adedamola

ah-deh-dah-MOH-lah · The crown has arrived in joy.

Peak popularity
2015
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2014

Declining since 2014.

Popularity of Adedamola since 1993

Babies named Adedamola per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4913200020102020Most births 2015Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s10
2000s44
2010s85
2020s21

Meaning & origin

Adedamola is a Yoruba name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security data in 1993, and it remains a rare choice. Its peak year of usage in the United States was 2015, though overall numbers remain very low (no rank assigned). The name has been on a falling trajectory since 2014, reflecting a decrease in new registrations. Adedamola is almost exclusively given to boys. Because the name is uncommon, it does not appear in any top state rankings. Despite its rarity in the U.S., Adedamola carries deep cultural significance within Yoruba communities, where names are carefully chosen to reflect the family's hopes and circumstances.

Adedamola is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, composed of the elements 'adé' (crown), 'dá' (to create or become), and 'mọ́la' (wealth or joy). The name can be interpreted as 'the crown has arrived in joy' or 'the crown brings happiness.' It is often given to boys, particularly among the Yoruba people, who traditionally assign names with significant meanings relating to circumstances of birth or family aspirations.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Damo, Adé, Mola

Variants: Adedamola

Sibling names for Adedamola

Names that share Adedamola's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Adedamola mean?
Adedamola is a Yoruba name meaning 'the crown has arrived in joy' or 'the crown brings happiness.'
How popular is Adedamola?
Adedamola is uncommon in the United States. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1993 and reached its highest rank in 2015 (no rank available due to low count). Recent years show a falling trend since 2014.
Is Adedamola a boy or girl name?
Adedamola is predominantly a boy's name, though it could be unisex in theory.