UK girl's name
Adesuwa
A feminine given name of Edo origin meaning "crown encrusted with wealth".
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.
Adesuwa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Adesuwa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2253, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 12 births.
This profile covers 85 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1998 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.
Adesuwa is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 85 living people in the UK are called Adesuwa. 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
- • Adesuwa ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 12 girls were registered as Adesuwa.
- • About 85 living people in the UK are estimated to have Adesuwa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2253
2024
Births in 2024
12
Latest year
Peak year
2024
12 births
Estimated living
85
2026
Meaning
What does Adesuwa mean?
The name Adesuwa is of Nigerian origin, specifically derived from the Edo language spoken by the Edo people of southern Nigeria. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 15th or 16th century, when the Edo Kingdom was at its peak.
Adesuwa is a compound name formed by combining two Edo words: "Ade," meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "suwa," meaning "beautiful" or "good." Therefore, the name can be interpreted as "beautiful crown" or "good royalty," suggesting a connection to nobility, elegance, and grace.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Adesuwa can be traced back to oral traditions and historical accounts of the Edo people. It is said that Adesuwa was the name of a renowned princess or noblewoman from the Edo Kingdom, though specific details about her life and reign are scarce.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Adesuwa. One prominent figure was Adesuwa Ogieva (1908-1992), a Nigerian educator and women's rights activist who played a significant role in promoting girls' education and empowerment in the Edo region.
Another remarkable Adesuwa was Adesuwa Rimi (1940-2021), a Nigerian diplomat and politician who served as the first female Minister of Housing and Environment in Nigeria during the 1980s.
In the realm of literature, Adesuwa Ero (born 1938) is a celebrated Nigerian author and playwright, known for her works that explore themes of cultural identity, gender roles, and societal issues.
The name Adesuwa has also appeared in religious contexts, with Adesuwa Ajayi (1890-1960) being a prominent figure in the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement, a Christian religious group in Nigeria.
Lastly, Adesuwa Aighewi (born 1988) is a notable Nigerian filmmaker and activist, renowned for her documentary films that shed light on social and environmental issues affecting marginalized communities in Nigeria.
Through these examples, it is clear that the name Adesuwa has a rich history and cultural significance in Nigeria, particularly among the Edo people, and has been borne by influential individuals across various fields, including education, politics, literature, religion, and filmmaking.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Adesuwa over time
The chart below shows babies named Adesuwa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Adesuwa, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adesuwa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Adesuwa 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 | #3593 | 35 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4748 | 36 | 8 |
| 2000s | #4503 | 11 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Adesuwa
- 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
Adesuwa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Adesuwa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Adesuwa was ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.
When was Adesuwa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 12 babies registered as Adesuwa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Adesuwa?
A feminine given name of Edo origin meaning "crown encrusted with wealth".
How many people are called Adesuwa in the UK?
A total of 85 babies have been registered as Adesuwa across the 17 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.