UK name, mostly girls
Abimbola
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "born into wealth".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abimbola is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Abimbola popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 4 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1997 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Abimbola. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abimbola ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 4 girls were registered as Abimbola.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abimbola as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 87.5% of Abimbola registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
4 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Abimbola
In England and Wales birth records, Abimbola has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 12.5% of registrations are for boys and 87.5% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Abimbola registered for boys
- Ranked #3,865 in 2010
- 4 boys registered in 2010
- Peak: 2010 (4 births)
Abimbola registered for girls
- Ranked #5,785 in 2011
- 3 girls registered in 2011
- Peak: 1999 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Abimbola mean?
Abimbola is a Yoruba name from Nigeria. The name is derived from the Yoruba words "abi" meaning "born" and "imbola" meaning "brings wealth and prosperity". It is a name predominantly given to children, wishing for them to bring fortune and abundance into the family.
The origin of the name can be traced back to the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria and the neighboring areas of Benin and Togo. The Yoruba culture has a rich tradition of naming practices, with names often reflecting hopes, values, and circumstances surrounding a child's birth.
The earliest recorded use of the name Abimbola dates back to the 15th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire, a powerful Yoruba kingdom in present-day Nigeria. It is believed that the name gained popularity among the nobility and wealthy families of the empire, as it symbolized their aspirations for prosperity and success.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Abimbola. One of the earliest recorded examples is Abimbola Osundara (c. 1450-1520), a renowned Yoruba sculptor and woodcarver who created intricate works of art depicting deities and cultural symbols.
In the 19th century, Abimbola Adelaja (1820-1890) was a prominent Yoruba trader and businessman who established trade routes across West Africa, contributing to the economic growth of the region.
More recently, Abimbola Aliko (1930-2010) was a celebrated Nigerian playwright and novelist, known for her works that explored themes of identity, tradition, and societal change.
Abimbola Awosika (born 1967) is a contemporary Nigerian businesswoman and entrepreneur, who has made significant contributions to the banking and finance sectors in Nigeria.
Abimbola Osundeko (born 1980) is a Nigerian-American medical researcher and scientist, whose work focuses on infectious diseases and global health.
These are just a few examples of the diverse individuals who have borne the name Abimbola throughout history, reflecting the cultural richness and significance of this Yoruba name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abimbola over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Abimbola in England and Wales, from 1997 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abimbola, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abimbola by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abimbola was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5237 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4867 | 14 | 4 |
| 1990s | #3525 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Abimbola
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Abimbola: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abimbola in the UK right now?
In 2011, Abimbola was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abimbola most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 4 babies registered as Abimbola in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abimbola?
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "born into wealth".
How many people are called Abimbola in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Abimbola across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.