UK girl's name
Bisola
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "to fill with life".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bisola is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Bisola popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2007 to 2019. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Bisola. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bisola ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 girls were registered as Bisola.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bisola as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Bisola mean?
The name Bisola is a Yoruba name originating from Nigeria in West Africa. It has been in use for centuries, with its roots traced back to the Yoruba language spoken by the Yoruba people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa.
The name Bisola is derived from the Yoruba words "Bí" meaning "to be born" and "Sọlá" meaning "to be wealthy or prosperous." Thus, the name Bisola carries the meaning of "born into wealth" or "born into prosperity." It is a name often given to children with the hope and aspiration that they will lead a life of abundance and success.
While the exact origin of the name Bisola is difficult to pinpoint, it has been mentioned in various Yoruba folklore and oral traditions passed down through generations. These stories often depict the name as a symbol of blessings and good fortune.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bisola can be found in the 16th century, when it was mentioned in a collection of Yoruba proverbs and wise sayings. This suggests that the name was already in use and held significance within the Yoruba culture during that time.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Bisola. One such figure was Bisola Akinyemi, a prominent Nigerian politician and activist who played a crucial role in the country's independence movement in the mid-20th century. Another notable Bisola was Bisola Morenike Abiola, a Nigerian businesswoman and philanthropist who founded the Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND) in honor of her late mother, Kudirat Abiola.
Other famous individuals with the name Bisola include Bisola Aiyeola, a Nigerian singer and songwriter known for her contributions to the Afrobeats genre, and Bisola Boroffice, a Nigerian actress and television personality. Additionally, Bisola Ogbechie, a Nigerian artist and sculptor, gained recognition for her unique and thought-provoking works that explore themes of identity and cultural heritage.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Bisola throughout history, each making their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Nigerian and African culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bisola over time
The chart below shows babies named Bisola registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bisola, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bisola by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bisola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5591 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5373 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Bisola
- Bethany 43,226
- Brooke 18,370
- Bella 14,112
- Bonnie 12,149
- Beatrice 11,306
- Bethan 7,968
- Beth 6,440
- Betsy 5,065
- Beatrix 4,317
- Billie 4,220
- Beau 3,231
- Bryony 3,167
FAQ
Bisola: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bisola in the UK right now?
In 2019, Bisola was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Bisola most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Bisola in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bisola?
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "to fill with life".
How many people are called Bisola in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Bisola across the 3 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.