Declining since 2016, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Adeola since 1974
Babies named Adeola per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2001, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Adeola's real moment was 2015.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 | 0 |
| 1980s | 69 | 6 |
| 1990s | 95 | 0 |
| 2000s | 98 | 13 |
| 2010s | 106 | 19 |
| 2020s | 47 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Adeola is a Yoruba name that entered the U.S. naming pool in 1974, reflecting the growing diaspora and interest in African names. Its popularity peaked in 2015, but it has been declining since 2016, dropping to a rank of 10,917 in 2025, with approximately 1 in every 200,908 female newborns receiving the name. The name has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, indicating broad but sparse use. Adeola's trajectory shows a niche appeal, perhaps as a culturally meaningful choice for families with Yoruba heritage or those seeking a distinctive, melodious name.
Adeola is a Yoruba name from southwestern Nigeria, composed of 'adé' meaning 'crown' and 'ọlá' meaning 'wealth' or 'honor.' It is a unisex name, though in the United States it has been used predominantly for girls since the 1970s. The name reflects the Yoruba tradition of naming children after desirable qualities and aspirations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ade, Ola
Variants: Adeola
Sibling names for Adeola
Names that share Adeola's style, for a brother or sister.
