Declining since 2018.
Popularity of Moyinoluwa since 2003
Babies named Moyinoluwa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 83 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Moyinoluwa is a distinctive Yoruba name that entered U.S. naming records in 2003, reflecting the growing diversity of American baby names. It achieved its highest usage in 2017, though its trajectory has been falling since 2018. The name is uncommon, with no rank in the top 1000, making it a rare choice that carries deep cultural and religious significance. Its origins in the Yoruba language tie it to themes of divine joy and blessings, and it remains most common among Nigerian-American families.
Moyinoluwa is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, composed of elements "mo" (I), "yin" (praise), "oluwa" (God or Lord), though the common translation is "joy enters my wealth" ("mo" as I, "yin" as joy, "oluwa" as wealth/God). It is a theophoric name reflecting gratitude to God for blessing, used among Yoruba-speaking Christians and traditionalists. The name gained visibility in the early 2000s as Nigerian diaspora communities spread.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Moyin, Mo, Yinka, Lolu
Variants: Moyin-Oluwa, Moyinoluwa
Sibling names for Moyinoluwa
Names that share Moyinoluwa's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ayomide, Oluwafunmilayo, Temitope, Ifeoluwa, Oreoluwa, Toluwanimi
Brothers: Oluwaseun, Ayodeji, Tobiloba, Oluwatobiloba, Ifeanyi, Boluwatife
