UK boy's name
Ademola
A Yoruba name meaning "the crown or royalty is rich or prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ademola is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ademola popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 10 births.
This profile covers 114 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 113 living people in the UK are called Ademola. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ademola ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 10 boys were registered as Ademola.
- • About 113 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ademola as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
10 births
Estimated living
113
2026
Meaning
What does Ademola mean?
The name Ademola is a Yoruba name with origins in West Africa, specifically in present-day Nigeria. It is a combination of two words: "Ade," meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "mola," meaning "wealth" or "riches." Thus, the name Ademola can be interpreted as "the crown brings wealth" or "wealth from the crown."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage, and names often carry significant meanings related to circumstances surrounding a child's birth, family values, or aspirations for the child's future. The name Ademola has been in use for centuries among the Yoruba ethnic group.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Ademola dates back to the 16th century, when it was mentioned in oral traditions and historical accounts of the Yoruba kingdom of Oyo. During this period, the name was likely bestowed upon children born into noble or wealthy families, reflecting the meaning of wealth and royalty.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ademola. One of the most prominent figures was Sir Ademola Ogunlesi (1905-1987), a Nigerian lawyer and jurist who served as the Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1963 to 1972. He played a significant role in shaping Nigeria's legal system during the transitional period leading to the country's independence.
Another well-known Ademola was Ademola Ariyo (1917-1989), a renowned Nigerian musician and composer. He was a pioneer of the popular Yoruba genre known as "Apala" and made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Yoruba music.
In the realm of sports, Ademola Bankole (born 1962) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a striker for various clubs in Nigeria and Europe during the 1980s and 1990s. He represented Nigeria at the 1988 African Cup of Nations and is considered one of the country's football legends.
The name Ademola has also been carried by scholars and intellectuals, such as Ademola Abass (1932-2010), a Nigerian linguist and expert in the Yoruba language. He authored numerous books and publications aimed at preserving and promoting the Yoruba language and culture.
Ademola Adeleke (born 1960) is a contemporary figure, a Nigerian businessman, philanthropist, and politician who has served as the Governor of Osun State since 2022. His name reflects the continued cultural significance and popularity of the name Ademola among the Yoruba people.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ademola over time
The chart below shows babies named Ademola registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ademola, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ademola by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ademola 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 | #3709 | 19 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4297 | 25 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2703 | 53 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2343 | 17 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Ademola
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Ademola: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ademola in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ademola was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Ademola most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 10 babies registered as Ademola in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ademola?
A Yoruba name meaning "the crown or royalty is rich or prosperous".
How many people are called Ademola in the UK?
A total of 114 babies have been registered as Ademola across the 24 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.