UK name, mostly boys
Ilerioluwa
A Yoruba name meaning "The wealth/riches of the Lord have increased".
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.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 16 girls.
Ilerioluwa is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Ilerioluwa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 7 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2009 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.
Ilerioluwa is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Ilerioluwa. 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
- • Ilerioluwa ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 7 boys were registered as Ilerioluwa.
- • Ilerioluwa is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ilerioluwa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 55.6% of Ilerioluwa registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2024
7 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Ilerioluwa
In England and Wales birth records, Ilerioluwa has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 55.6% of registrations are for boys and 44.4% 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.
Ilerioluwa registered for boys
- Ranked #2,921 in 2024
- 7 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (7 births)
Ilerioluwa registered for girls
- Ranked #3,598 in 2023
- 6 girls registered in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (6 births)
Meaning
What does Ilerioluwa mean?
The name Ilerioluwa originates from the Yoruba language spoken primarily in Nigeria and parts of West Africa. It is a compound name derived from the Yoruba words "ileri" meaning "wealth" or "riches", "olu" meaning "owner" or "lord", and "wa" meaning "to come" or "arrive". Together, the name Ilerioluwa can be interpreted to mean "wealth has arrived" or "the lord of wealth has come".
This name's roots can be traced back to the ancient Yoruba civilization, which flourished in the region between the 11th and 16th centuries. The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage and a strong tradition of naming children after significant events, aspirations, or qualities that are deemed important or auspicious.
While there are no specific historical references to the name Ilerioluwa in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its meaning and components are deeply rooted in the Yoruba belief system and cultural values. Wealth and prosperity have long been regarded as blessings in Yoruba society, and names reflecting these aspirations were commonly given to children.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Ilerioluwa are found in genealogical records and census data from the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Nigeria. However, it is likely that the name has been in use for much longer within Yoruba communities.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ilerioluwa, including:
1. Ilerioluwa Adeleye (born 1943), a Nigerian politician and former governor of Osun State. 2. Ilerioluwa Ogunkeye (1920-1998), a renowned Yoruba artist and sculptor known for his intricate wood carvings. 3. Ilerioluwa Olugbade (born 1965), a Nigerian academic and author, best known for her work on Yoruba literature and culture. 4. Ilerioluwa Adefope (1902-1977), a pioneering Nigerian educator and advocate for women's education. 5. Ilerioluwa Balogun (born 1989), a Nigerian professional footballer who has played for several clubs in Europe.
These individuals, among others, have carried the name Ilerioluwa and contributed to various fields, including politics, arts, literature, education, and sports, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements associated with this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ilerioluwa over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Ilerioluwa in England and Wales, from 2006 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 Ilerioluwa, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ilerioluwa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ilerioluwa 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 | #3939 | 14 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Ilerioluwa
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- Isaiah 4,629
- Idris 3,810
- Ivan 3,146
- Isa 2,943
- Ian 2,805
- Ilyas 2,552
- Ieuan 2,515
- Ibraheem 2,384
- Ioan 2,295
FAQ
Ilerioluwa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ilerioluwa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ilerioluwa was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Ilerioluwa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 7 babies registered as Ilerioluwa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ilerioluwa?
A Yoruba name meaning "The wealth/riches of the Lord have increased".
How many people are called Ilerioluwa in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Ilerioluwa across the 5 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.