Rising since 2021, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Oluwadamilare since 2002
Babies named Oluwadamilare per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 93 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Oluwadamilare is a Yoruba name with a clear, devotional meaning: 'God has brought me joy.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2002, and by 2025 it ranked 12,008 in the country. While its overall usage remains rare with a 1-in-341,615 occurrence rate, the name has seen a rising trajectory since 2021, peaking in popularity in 2019. Oluwadamilare is almost exclusively used by families of Yoruba heritage, and in the United States it has not yet been recorded in any specific state concentrations. The name's structure follows the common pattern of Yoruba names beginning with 'Oluwa-' (God), and the variant 'Damilare' is often used as a nickname. As a modern addition to the American naming landscape, it offers a meaningful connection to Nigerian culture.
Oluwadamilare is a Yoruba name from Nigeria. It is a compound of 'Oluwa' (God), 'da' (create or bring), 'mi' (me), and 'lare' (joy or happiness), thus translating to 'God has brought me joy' or 'God has made me happy'. The name reflects the common Yoruba practice of expressing gratitude or testimony through naming. It is typically given to a male child.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Damilare, Dami, Oluwa
Sibling names for Oluwadamilare
Names that share Oluwadamilare's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Oluwadarasimi, Oluwafunmilayo, Oluwatamilore, Oluwaseun, Oluwatobiloba, Oreoluwa, Tiaraoluwa, Tolulope, Toluwanimi
Brothers: Oluwadamilola, Oluwaseyi, Oluwatimilehin, Oluwafemi, Oluwasina, Erioluwa, Oluwademilade, Oluwasemilore, Toluwani
