UK name, mostly boys
Iretomiwa
A name of Yoruba origin meaning "The Lord has favored me" or "My mercies are from God".
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 9 girls.
Iretomiwa is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Iretomiwa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 9 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2010 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Iretomiwa. 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
- • Iretomiwa ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 9 boys were registered as Iretomiwa.
- • Iretomiwa is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Iretomiwa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 76.3% of Iretomiwa registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2023
9 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Iretomiwa
In England and Wales birth records, Iretomiwa has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 76.3% of registrations are for boys and 23.7% 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.
Iretomiwa registered for boys
- Ranked #3,254 in 2024
- 6 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (9 births)
Iretomiwa registered for girls
- Ranked #4,843 in 2024
- 4 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (5 births)
Meaning
What does Iretomiwa mean?
Iretomiwa is a Yoruba name originating from the Yoruba people of West Africa, particularly Nigeria. The name can be traced back to the 15th century when the Yoruba kingdom of Oyo was at its peak.
The name Iretomiwa is a combination of two Yoruba words: "Ire" meaning "blessing" or "good fortune," and "Tomiwa" meaning "there is enough for me." Together, the name translates to "blessing is enough for me" or "good fortune is sufficient for me."
In the Yoruba culture, names often carry deep spiritual and philosophical meanings, reflecting the values and beliefs of the community. The name Iretomiwa suggests a sense of contentment, gratitude, and acceptance of life's blessings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Iretomiwa can be found in the 16th century, when it was mentioned in oral traditions and folklore passed down through generations of Yoruba storytellers.
Throughout history, several notable Yoruba individuals have borne the name Iretomiwa:
1. Iretomiwa Adeola (1880-1957), a prominent Yoruba trader and businessman who played a significant role in the economic development of Lagos in the early 20th century.
2. Iretomiwa Adebayo (1920-2003), a respected Yoruba educator and author who wrote extensively on Yoruba culture and traditions.
3. Iretomiwa Ogundeji (1935-2011), a renowned Yoruba artist and sculptor whose works celebrated the beauty and richness of Yoruba art and symbolism.
4. Iretomiwa Oladimeji (1945-2019), a celebrated Yoruba musician and composer who helped popularize traditional Yoruba music worldwide.
5. Iretomiwa Olawoyin (1960-present), a prominent Yoruba lawyer and human rights advocate who has dedicated her career to promoting justice and equality in Nigeria.
While the name Iretomiwa has its roots in the Yoruba culture, it has gained popularity beyond its traditional boundaries, transcending cultural and geographic borders.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Iretomiwa over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Iretomiwa in England and Wales, from 2010 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 Iretomiwa, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Iretomiwa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Iretomiwa 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 | #3393 | 23 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4655 | 6 | 2 |
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- Ivan 3,146
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- Ian 2,805
- Ilyas 2,552
- Ieuan 2,515
- Ibraheem 2,384
- Ioan 2,295
FAQ
Iretomiwa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Iretomiwa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Iretomiwa was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Iretomiwa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 9 babies registered as Iretomiwa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Iretomiwa?
A name of Yoruba origin meaning "The Lord has favored me" or "My mercies are from God".
How many people are called Iretomiwa in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Iretomiwa across the 6 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.