Declining since 2015, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Ifeoluwa since 1999
Babies named Ifeoluwa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 | 0 |
| 2000s | 99 | 48 |
| 2010s | 178 | 86 |
| 2020s | 72 | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Ifeoluwa is a Yoruba name meaning 'God's love,' first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1999. Its peak popularity occurred in 2018, and since 2015 its usage has been declining. The name is borne by approximately 1 in 178,585 newborns in 2025, reflecting its niche but steady presence. While no states rank it in the top names, Ifeoluwa is most common among families with Nigerian heritage. Its unisex nature and melodic sound make it a meaningful choice that maintains cultural connection.
Ifeoluwa is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, composed of 'ifẹ' (love), 'ọl' (short for 'ọlọrun', God), and 'uwa' (our being or existence). The full meaning is 'the love of God,' reflecting a common theme in Yoruba naming traditions where names express spiritual gratitude or attributes. The name has been used in Nigeria for centuries and gained visibility in the United States starting in the late 1990s, particularly among families of Yoruba heritage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ife, Fe, Luwa
Variants: Ifeoluwa
Sibling names for Ifeoluwa
Names that share Ifeoluwa's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ayomide, Oluwafunmilayo, Temitope, Yetunde, Bukola, Oluwadarasimi, Oluwanifemi, Oreoluwa, Temiloluwa, Inioluwa, Oluwatoni, Araoluwa, Iyanuoluwa, Jadesola, Moyinoluwa, Toluwanimi
Brothers: Oluwaseun, Ayodeji, Oluwatobi, Tolulope, Femi, Boluwatife, Iremide, Adetokunbo, Obaloluwa, Oluwaferanmi, Toluwani
