Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Damilola since 1989
Babies named Damilola per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 |
| 1990s | 29 | 12 |
| 2000s | 69 | 18 |
| 2010s | 75 | 13 |
| 2020s | 21 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Damilola first appeared in U.S. records in 1989, remaining consistently present but rare. Its peak year was 2005, and since then it has maintained a stable trajectory, currently ranking 14942 in 2025. The name means "wealth brings happiness" in Yoruba, reflecting deep cultural values of gratitude. Among African diaspora communities, Damilola is often paired with meaningful sibling names like Temitope and Oluwaseun, reinforcing family heritage. Its approximate frequency of 1 in 321453 births today places it as a distinctive choice that honors Nigerian roots.
Damilola is a Yoruba name derived from the phrase "dàmi lọ́lá," meaning "grant me wealth" or "wealth brings joy." It is a common given name in Nigeria and among the Yoruba diaspora, often given to express gratitude or aspiration for prosperity. The name gained visibility internationally through cultural exchange and immigration.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dami, Lola, Mimi
Variants: Damilolah, Dammy
Sibling names for Damilola
Names that share Damilola's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Temitope, Fiyinfoluwa, Ayomide, Olamide, Simisola, Oluwanifemi, Teniola, Iyanuoluwa, Tiwatope, Toluwanimi
Brothers: Oluwaseun, Tolulope, Femi, Kayode, Adebayo, Ayomikun, Oluwaseyi, Tayo
