UK name, mostly girls
Anjolaoluwa
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "wealth always walks with me".
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.
Anjolaoluwa is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Anjolaoluwa 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 2005, with 17 births.
This profile covers 228 England and Wales registrations across 25 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.
The latest count is about 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 227 living people in the UK are called Anjolaoluwa. 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
- • Anjolaoluwa ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 17 girls were registered as Anjolaoluwa.
- • About 227 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anjolaoluwa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 90.1% of Anjolaoluwa registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2253
2024
Births in 2024
12
Latest year
Peak year
2005
17 births
Estimated living
227
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Anjolaoluwa
In England and Wales birth records, Anjolaoluwa has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 9.9% of registrations are for boys and 90.1% 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.
Anjolaoluwa registered for boys
- Ranked #5,119 in 2024
- 3 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (4 births)
Anjolaoluwa registered for girls
- Ranked #2,253 in 2024
- 12 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2005 (17 births)
Meaning
What does Anjolaoluwa mean?
Anjolaoluwa is a Yoruba name originating from southwestern Nigeria. It is a combination of three words from the Yoruba language - "Anju" meaning "precious one", "Ola" meaning "wealth", and "Oluwa" meaning "God". Together, the name translates to "precious one from God's wealth".
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group native to West Africa, primarily found in Nigeria, Togo, and Benin. Their language and culture date back several centuries, with evidence of their existence as early as the 8th century AD. The name Anjolaoluwa likely emerged during this time period as a reflection of the Yoruba people's religious and cultural beliefs.
While there are no specific historical references to the name in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it reflects the Yoruba people's deep-rooted belief in the existence of a supreme being, often referred to as "Olodumare" or "Olorun", and the importance of seeking blessings and guidance from this divine entity.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Anjolaoluwa can be found in the late 19th century, when it was given to a Nigerian princess born into the royal family of the Oyo Empire. This princess, known as Anjolaoluwa Adeyemi, lived from 1876 to 1942 and played a significant role in preserving the Yoruba cultural heritage.
Another notable figure with this name is Anjolaoluwa Akingbola, a Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist born in 1972. He is the founder of the Anjolaoluwa Akingbola Foundation, which aims to improve access to education and healthcare in underserved communities across Nigeria.
In the realm of sports, Anjolaoluwa Akinkunmi is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays as a striker for Akwa United F.C. in the Nigerian Professional Football League. Born in 1996, he has represented Nigeria at various youth levels and is known for his goal-scoring abilities.
Anjolaoluwa Oluwaseun Balogun is a Nigerian-born artist and designer based in the United States. Born in 1991, she is renowned for her vibrant and colorful artworks that celebrate her Yoruba heritage and explore themes of identity, culture, and representation.
Lastly, Anjolaoluwa Abiodun is a Nigerian-American academic and author. Born in 1978, she is a professor of African studies at the University of Texas at Austin and has written extensively on topics such as gender, religion, and diaspora studies, with a focus on West African communities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anjolaoluwa over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Anjolaoluwa in England and Wales, 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 Anjolaoluwa, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 17 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anjolaoluwa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anjolaoluwa 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 | #3153 | 41 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2789 | 89 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2199 | 93 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2701 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Anjolaoluwa
- 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
Anjolaoluwa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anjolaoluwa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Anjolaoluwa was ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.
When was Anjolaoluwa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 17 babies registered as Anjolaoluwa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anjolaoluwa?
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "wealth always walks with me".
How many people are called Anjolaoluwa in the UK?
A total of 228 babies have been registered as Anjolaoluwa across the 25 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.