Declining since 2017, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Teniola since 1997
Babies named Teniola per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 97 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Teniola first entered U.S. birth records in 1997, reflecting the growing Yoruba diaspora and interest in meaningful African names. It peaked in popularity in 2013, and usage has since declined, fitting a falling trajectory that began around 2017. The name carries the aspirational meaning 'We should adorn the crown of wealth', common in Yoruba naming traditions. While it ranks at #10,917 with an estimated 1 in 200,908 female births in 2025, Teniola remains a distinctive choice that connects a child to Nigerian heritage. Its rarity in top states suggests the name is more regionally clustered within communities of Yoruba descent.
Teniola is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, composed of the elements "tẹni" (meaning 'we should adorn' or 'to lift up') and "ọlá" (meaning 'wealth' or 'honor'). The name is a unisex name, though in the U.S. it has been given mainly to girls in recent decades. It reflects the Yoruba tradition of forming meaningful compound names that express aspirations for the child.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teni, Teniola
Sibling names for Teniola
Names that share Teniola's style, for a brother or sister.
