Holding steady.
Popularity of Ojani since 1998
Babies named Ojani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 73 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ojani first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998, but has never been widespread. Its peak year came in 2004, when it was given to a small number of boys. Since then, the name has held a stable trajectory, with too few births per year to calculate a 1-in-N frequency or rank. While its exact origins are uncertain, it is most often connected to the Yoruba name Taiwo, traditionally used for the first-born of twins. This cultural link gives the name a distinctive, meaningful resonance, even as it remains uncommon in the United States.
The name Ojani is most likely a variant or adaptation of the Yoruba name Taiwo, which is traditionally given to the first-born of twins. It is used among Yoruba-speaking communities in Nigeria and the diaspora, though its spelling and exact pronunciation may vary. The name's appearance in U.S. records from the late 1990s suggests a modern adoption outside its original cultural context.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: O, Jay, Jani
Sibling names for Ojani
Names that share Ojani's style, for a brother or sister.
