Declining since 2018, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Inioluwa since 2006
Babies named Inioluwa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20 | 6 |
| 2010s | 129 | 81 |
| 2020s | 48 | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Inioluwa is a Yoruba name meaning "the Lord's blessing," first recorded in U.S. data in 2006. It reached its peak popularity in 2019 and has since been declining, with a current rank of 8,860 in 2025. The name is borne by approximately 1 in 146,115 newborns. A unisex name, Inioluwa reflects a common Yoruba naming tradition that honors the divine. Its usage in the United States remains modest but steady among families with Nigerian heritage or an appreciation for African names.
Inioluwa is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, formed from the elements "ini" (meaning possession, wealth) and "oluwa" (meaning Lord, God). It is a unisex name and has been in use since at least the early 2000s, particularly among Yoruba-speaking communities. The name reflects a common naming pattern in Yoruba culture that expresses gratitude or devotion to the divine.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ini, Luwa, Iniolu
Variants: Inioluwa
Sibling names for Inioluwa
Names that share Inioluwa's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ayomide, Ifeoluwa, Oluwadamilola, Temiloluwa, Fiyinfoluwa
