UK name, mostly boys
Etinosa
A feminine Nigerian name meaning "what God has written cannot be altered".
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.
Etinosa is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Etinosa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 8 births.
This profile covers 37 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2007 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 37 living people in the UK are called Etinosa. 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
- • Etinosa ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 8 boys were registered as Etinosa.
- • About 37 living people in the UK are estimated to have Etinosa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 90.2% of Etinosa registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
8 births
Estimated living
37
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Etinosa
In England and Wales birth records, Etinosa has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 90.2% of registrations are for boys and 9.8% 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.
Etinosa registered for boys
- Ranked #5,119 in 2024
- 3 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (8 births)
Etinosa registered for girls
- Ranked #4,688 in 2010
- 4 girls registered in 2010
- Peak: 2010 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Etinosa mean?
The given name Etinosa has its origins in the Edo language spoken in parts of Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the words "etin" meaning "truth" and "osa" meaning "life." The name can be roughly translated to mean "truth of life" or "life's truth."
Edo, also known as Bini, is an ethnic group native to Edo State in southern Nigeria. Their language belongs to the Edoid branch of the Volta-Niger language family. The name Etinosa is believed to have been in use among the Edo people for several centuries.
While there are no known historical references to the name Etinosa in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been a popular name within the Edo community for generations. The earliest recorded examples of the name date back to the late 19th century.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Etinosa was Etinosa Osagie, a Nigerian businessman and entrepreneur born in 1905. He was a pioneer in the Nigerian manufacturing industry and played a significant role in the country's economic development.
Another prominent figure with the name Etinosa was Etinosa Oliha, a Nigerian politician and diplomat who served as the High Commissioner of Nigeria to the United Kingdom from 1995 to 1999. He was born in 1940 and made significant contributions to Nigeria's foreign relations.
In the field of literature, Etinosa Yvonne Agbormen, born in 1958, is a notable Nigerian poet and writer. Her works have explored themes of identity, womanhood, and cultural heritage, and she has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to Nigerian literature.
The name Etinosa has also been carried by notable figures in the realm of sports. Etinosa Cynthia Akpabio, born in 1985, is a Nigerian sprinter who has represented her country in multiple international competitions, including the Olympic Games and the World Championships.
Another individual with the name Etinosa is Etinosa Henrietta Okoduwa, born in 1990, who is a Nigerian actress and television personality. She has appeared in several popular Nigerian movies and television shows, earning recognition for her talent and versatility in the entertainment industry.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Etinosa over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Etinosa in England and Wales, from 2007 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 Etinosa, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Etinosa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Etinosa 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 | #4414 | 11 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3766 | 19 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4058 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Etinosa
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Etinosa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Etinosa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Etinosa was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Etinosa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 8 babies registered as Etinosa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Etinosa?
A feminine Nigerian name meaning "what God has written cannot be altered".
How many people are called Etinosa in the UK?
A total of 37 babies have been registered as Etinosa across the 9 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.