UK girl's name
Abisola
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "born with wealth".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Abisola is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Abisola popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 6 births.
This profile covers 77 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 77 living people in the UK are called Abisola. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Abisola ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 6 girls were registered as Abisola.
- • About 77 living people in the UK are estimated to have Abisola as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
6 births
Estimated living
77
2026
Meaning
What does Abisola mean?
Abisola is a name of Yoruba origin, derived from the West African region now known as Nigeria. The name is a combination of two Yoruba words: "Abi" meaning "born into" and "sola" meaning "wealth or affluence." The earliest recorded instances of this name date back to the 16th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire, a prominent Yoruba kingdom in modern-day southwestern Nigeria.
The name Abisola is often associated with the Yoruba concept of "Ori," which refers to the spiritual essence or destiny of an individual. In Yoruba tradition, it is believed that each person's "Ori" is chosen before birth, and the name Abisola is thought to signify a person born into a prosperous and fortunate destiny.
While the name does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been carried by several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Abisola Ogunbiyi, a prominent trader and businesswoman from the town of Ijebu-Ode in the late 18th century. Her success in commerce and trade was said to have inspired the widespread use of the name among the Yoruba people.
Another notable figure was Abisola Odunsi, a renowned educator and women's rights activist from the early 20th century. She played a pivotal role in establishing schools and promoting education for girls in Lagos, challenging the traditional gender norms of the time.
In the realm of arts and culture, Abisola Ogunbona was a prominent Yoruba artist and sculptor in the mid-20th century, known for her intricate wood carvings depicting Yoruba mythology and folklore.
Moving into more recent times, Abisola Babarinde was a Nigerian journalist and author who gained recognition for her work in documenting the lives and experiences of women in Nigeria during the latter half of the 20th century.
Lastly, Abisola Obasanjo is a notable figure in Nigerian politics, serving as a member of the Federal House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019. She is the daughter of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo.
While these are just a few examples, the name Abisola has been carried by many notable individuals throughout history, reflecting its cultural significance and association with prosperity and fortune within the Yoruba tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Abisola over time
The chart below shows babies named Abisola registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Abisola, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Abisola by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Abisola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5634 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4866 | 33 | 8 |
| 2000s | #4109 | 27 | 7 |
| 1990s | #3383 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Abisola
- 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
Abisola: questions and answers
How popular is the name Abisola in the UK right now?
In 2023, Abisola was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Abisola most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 6 babies registered as Abisola in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Abisola?
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "born with wealth".
How many people are called Abisola in the UK?
A total of 77 babies have been registered as Abisola across the 20 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.