UK name, mostly boys
Adeyinka
A Yoruba name meaning "the crown has arrived".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1999. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 3 girls.
Adeyinka is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Adeyinka popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2943, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1999 to 1999. 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.
Adeyinka is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Adeyinka. 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 2000 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Adeyinka ranked #2943 for boys in England and Wales in 1999, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 boys were registered as Adeyinka.
- • Adeyinka is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Adeyinka as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 50.0% of Adeyinka registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2943
1999
Births in 1999
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Adeyinka
In England and Wales birth records, Adeyinka has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 50.0% of registrations are for boys and 50.0% 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.
Adeyinka registered for boys
- Ranked #2,943 in 1999
- 3 boys registered in 1999
- Peak: 1999 (3 births)
Adeyinka registered for girls
- Ranked #4,798 in 2005
- 3 girls registered in 2005
- Peak: 2005 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Adeyinka mean?
The name Adeyinka originates from the Yoruba language spoken in West Africa, primarily Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the words "Ade," meaning "crown" or "royalty," and "Yinka," meaning "to walk with" or "to accompany." The combined meaning of Adeyinka is often interpreted as "a crown accompanies me" or "royalty accompanies me."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries, and their naming traditions are deeply rooted in their beliefs and traditions. Adeyinka was likely given as a name to express the hope that the child would be accompanied by good fortune, success, and blessings throughout their life.
The earliest recorded use of the name Adeyinka can be traced back to the 16th century, during the height of the Oyo Empire, one of the most powerful and influential Yoruba kingdoms in West Africa. The name is often associated with the Yoruba religious beliefs and traditions, particularly the Ifa divination system, which plays a significant role in Yoruba culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have been named Adeyinka, including:
1. Adeyinka Adebayo (born 1997), a Nigerian-American professional basketball player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. 2. Adeyinka Olagunju (born 1962), a Nigerian playwright, actor, and director known for his contributions to the Nigerian theater scene. 3. Adeyinka Mayowa (born 1982), a Nigerian-British actress and model best known for her roles in films like "The Intent" and "The Commuter." 4. Adeyinka Ademola (1923-2000), a Nigerian jurist who served as the Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1972 to 1983. 5. Adeyinka Akinsanya (born 1972), a Nigerian sprinter who competed in the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics, specializing in the 100m and 200m events.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Adeyinka throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and disciplines. The name remains popular among the Yoruba people and has gained recognition globally as a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of West Africa.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Adeyinka over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Adeyinka in England and Wales, from 1999 to 2005. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Adeyinka, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 1999, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adeyinka by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Adeyinka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Adeyinka
- 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
Adeyinka: questions and answers
How popular is the name Adeyinka in the UK right now?
In 1999, Adeyinka was ranked #2943 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Adeyinka most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Adeyinka in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Adeyinka?
A Yoruba name meaning "the crown has arrived".
How many people are called Adeyinka in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Adeyinka across the 1 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.