UK girl's name
Emiola
Feminine name of Yoruba origin meaning "Look at the wealth".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Emiola is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Emiola popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. 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.
Emiola is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Emiola. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Emiola ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 girls were registered as Emiola.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Emiola as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Emiola mean?
The name Emiola is believed to have originated from the Yoruba people of West Africa, particularly in present-day Nigeria. It is a combination of two Yoruba words, "emi" meaning "my" and "ola" meaning "wealth" or "fortune." Therefore, the name Emiola can be interpreted as "my wealth" or "my fortune."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back many centuries, and their naming traditions often reflect their values, beliefs, and aspirations. The name Emiola may have been given to children with the hope that they would bring prosperity and abundance to their families.
While the exact origin of the name Emiola is uncertain, it appears to have been in use among the Yoruba people for several centuries. However, there are no known historical references to the name in ancient texts or religious scriptures from the region.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Emiola can be found in the late 19th century, when a prominent Yoruba woman named Emiola Akinbamijo was born in the town of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria. Akinbamijo was a notable figure in her community and played a significant role in local politics and social affairs.
Another notable figure with the name Emiola was Emiola Ibikunle, a Nigerian educator and women's rights advocate who lived in the early 20th century. Ibikunle was instrumental in promoting education for girls and women in Nigeria and worked tirelessly to empower her community.
In more recent times, Emiola Oluwafunmilayo Adenuga, born in 1982, is a Nigerian businesswoman and philanthropist. She is the founder of the Emiola Adenuga Foundation, which focuses on providing educational opportunities and healthcare services to underprivileged communities in Nigeria.
Another notable figure with the name Emiola is Emiola Talabi, a Nigerian-American writer and journalist born in 1985. Talabi has written extensively on issues related to culture, identity, and the African diaspora experience.
Lastly, Emiola Dauda, born in 1992, is a Nigerian footballer who has played for various clubs in Nigeria and abroad. Dauda has represented Nigeria at the international level and is known for his skill and versatility on the field.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Emiola by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Emiola 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 | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Emiola
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Emiola: questions and answers
How popular is the name Emiola in the UK right now?
In 2016, Emiola was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Emiola most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Emiola in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Emiola?
Feminine name of Yoruba origin meaning "Look at the wealth".
How many people are called Emiola in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Emiola 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.