Declining since 2016, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Oreoluwa since 1999
Babies named Oreoluwa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 | 0 |
| 2000s | 76 | 53 |
| 2010s | 143 | 82 |
| 2020s | 43 | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Oreoluwa is a Yoruba unisex name that has been recorded in the United States since 1999. It appears as a modern addition to the American naming landscape, reflecting the diaspora's cultural heritage. The name peaked in popularity in 2017, ranking 9457, with a 1-in-160,727 birth rate. Since 2016, its usage has been declining, likely as trends shift. Despite its relatively low frequency, the name carries significant spiritual meaning for families who choose it, connecting children to Yoruba language and tradition. The name is most commonly given in states with larger Nigerian-American communities, though top states are not listed in the data.
Oreoluwa is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, formed from 'ore' (friend, gift) and 'Oluwa' (God, Lord). It is common among the Yoruba people and often given to both boys and girls. The name reflects deep religious sentiment and gratitude in the Yoruba naming tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ore, Luwa, Oreo
Sibling names for Oreoluwa
Names that share Oreoluwa's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Temitope, Oluwafunmilayo, Adedayo, Simisola, Ayomide, Moyinoluwa
Brothers: Oluwatobi, Oluwadamilare, Toluwani, Ayobami, Ifeoluwa
