Rising since 2010, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Boluwatife since 2001
Babies named Boluwatife per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31 | 41 |
| 2010s | 35 | 47 |
| 2020s | 12 | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Boluwatife entered U.S. records in 2001 and has been rising in usage since 2010, reflecting growing Nigerian diaspora visibility. In 2025 it reached its peak rank of #6446, with approximately 1 in 131,390 newborns receiving the name. The name's trajectory shows steady adoption, particularly among families honoring Yoruba heritage. While no U.S. states reported it as a top name, its presence in national data underscores its increasing familiarity.
Boluwatife is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, formed from the elements "Bolu" (a shortened form of "Oluwa" meaning God or Lord), "wa" (meaning is or exists), and "tife" (meaning to wish or will). The full name translates to "As God wishes" or "As God wills," reflecting a common theme in Yoruba naming traditions that acknowledges divine sovereignty. The name has become increasingly popular among Yoruba communities worldwide, particularly in diaspora populations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bolu, Tife, Wati
Sibling names for Boluwatife
Names that share Boluwatife's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Oluwafunmilayo, Temitope, Ayomide, Ifeoluwa, Moyinoluwa, Tolulope
Brothers: Oluwatobiloba, Ayobami, Oluwatimilehin, Tomisin, Oluwaferanmi
