Declining since 2015.
Popularity of Olamide since 1986
Babies named Olamide per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 | 0 |
| 1990s | 60 | 30 |
| 2000s | 101 | 71 |
| 2010s | 100 | 136 |
| 2020s | 32 | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Olamide entered U.S. naming records in 1986 and reached its highest usage in 2014, after which it began a steady decline. The name has never charted in the national top 1000, making it a rare choice with strong cultural ties. Its Yoruba origins connect it to themes of prosperity and arrival, common in many African naming traditions. Despite its low frequency, Olamide has a melodic three-syllable rhythm and remains popular within Nigerian American communities.
Olamide is a Yoruba name from sub-Saharan Africa. It is formed from the elements 'ọlá' meaning 'wealth, honor' and 'mí' meaning 'to breathe, to have arrived,' combined with 'dé' meaning 'arrives' or 'comes.' The full meaning is often interpreted as 'wealth has come' or 'happiness has arrived.' The name is common among the Yoruba people of Nigeria and the diaspora, reflecting the cultural value of prosperity and joy.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ola, Lamide, Mide
Sibling names for Olamide
Names that share Olamide's style, for a brother or sister.
