Declining since 2017.
Popularity of Oluwatobiloba since 2000
Babies named Oluwatobiloba per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 60 |
| 2010s | 26 | 143 |
| 2020s | 0 | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Oluwatobiloba is a Yoruba name that entered U.S. naming data in the year 2000, reflecting the growing presence of Nigerian and West African communities. The name reached its peak rank in 2017, after which its usage has been falling. The name's trajectory shows a decline since 2017. Despite its relative rarity outside of cultural enclaves, Oluwatobiloba carries deep spiritual meaning and is part of a broader trend of African names gaining recognition in multicultural contexts.
Oluwatobiloba is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, formed from 'Oluwa' (God) and 'tobiloba' (is great/is worthy of praise). It is a theophoric name expressing gratitude and exaltation of the divine, commonly given in Yoruba Christian and traditional families. The name has seen increasing use in the Nigerian diaspora and among African communities abroad since the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tobi, Tobiloba, Oluwa
Variants: Oluwatobilobar, Tobiloba
Sibling names for Oluwatobiloba
Names that share Oluwatobiloba's style, for a brother or sister.
