UK girl's name
Jadesola
An African name composed of jade, the precious green gemstone, and ola, meaning wealth.
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.
Jadesola is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jadesola popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 14 births.
This profile covers 162 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1996 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 161 living people in the UK are called Jadesola. 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
- • Jadesola ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 14 girls were registered as Jadesola.
- • About 161 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jadesola as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3318
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2005
14 births
Estimated living
161
2026
Meaning
What does Jadesola mean?
Jadesola is a name of Yoruba origin, originating from the southwestern region of Nigeria. It is a combination of the words "jade" and "ola," with "jade" referring to the precious green gemstone and "ola" meaning "wealth" or "prosperity" in the Yoruba language.
The name Jadesola first appeared in written records during the 16th century, when the Yoruba people were well-established in present-day southwestern Nigeria. It was initially given to children born into wealthy families, symbolizing the family's prosperity and the value placed on the jade gemstone.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jadesola was in the 17th century, when a Yoruba princess named Jadesola Akinmade was born in the ancient kingdom of Oyo. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and her influential role in shaping the political landscape of the kingdom during her lifetime.
In the 19th century, a prominent Yoruba trader and businessman named Jadesola Ojikutu made a significant impact on the economic development of Lagos, which was then a burgeoning coastal town. His legacy as a successful merchant and philanthropist contributed to the popularity of the name among the Yoruba people.
Another notable figure in history with the name Jadesola was Jadesola Akinyemi, a Nigerian women's rights activist born in 1923. She played a crucial role in advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment in Nigeria, and her efforts paved the way for subsequent generations of female leaders in the country.
During the 20th century, the name Jadesola gained wider recognition beyond the Yoruba community. Jadesola Losi, a Nigerian artist born in 1948, achieved international acclaim for her vibrant paintings depicting everyday life and cultural traditions in Nigeria. Her works have been exhibited in galleries across the world and are celebrated for their unique style and storytelling.
Jadesola Akande, born in 1973, is a prominent Nigerian lawyer and human rights advocate. She has been instrumental in promoting access to justice and legal aid for marginalized communities, and her work has garnered numerous accolades and recognition both nationally and internationally.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jadesola over time
The chart below shows babies named Jadesola registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Jadesola, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jadesola by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jadesola 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 | #3818 | 28 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4240 | 46 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2673 | 73 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2979 | 15 | 3 |
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- Jade 19,646
- Julia 11,780
- Jennifer 11,529
- Jodie 9,357
- Jemima 6,454
- Josephine 5,889
- Jessie 5,418
- Josie 5,284
- Jasmin 4,706
- Jenna 4,646
FAQ
Jadesola: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jadesola in the UK right now?
In 2024, Jadesola was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Jadesola most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 14 babies registered as Jadesola in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jadesola?
An African name composed of jade, the precious green gemstone, and ola, meaning wealth.
How many people are called Jadesola in the UK?
A total of 162 babies have been registered as Jadesola across the 26 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.