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UK girl's name

Modesireoluwa

A Yoruba name meaning "I give God all the praise and glory".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Modesireoluwa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Modesireoluwa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. 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.

Modesireoluwa is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Modesireoluwa. 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 2016 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Modesireoluwa ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 girls were registered as Modesireoluwa.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Modesireoluwa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5730

2015

Births in 2015

3

Latest year

Peak year

2015

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Modesireoluwa mean?

The name Modesireoluwa is a Yoruba name from Nigeria. It is a combination of two Yoruba words: "Mode" meaning "I celebrate" and "Oluwa" meaning "God". The name translates to "I celebrate God" or "I praise God". It has its roots in the Yoruba culture and language, which originated in southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin and Togo.

This name is often given to children to express gratitude and praise to God, reflecting the strong religious and cultural beliefs of the Yoruba people. It is a testament to the importance of spirituality and the acknowledgment of a higher power in Yoruba culture.

The earliest recorded use of the name Modesireoluwa is not well documented, as written records of Yoruba names and their meanings were not widely kept in the past. However, it is believed to have been in use for centuries, as the Yoruba people have a rich oral tradition passed down through generations.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Modesireoluwa was Modesireoluwa Ogunleye, a Yoruba woman who lived in the late 19th century and was known for her contributions to the preservation of Yoruba cultural traditions and oral histories.

Another notable individual with this name was Modesireoluwa Adegbola, a Yoruba educator and community leader from the early 20th century. He was instrumental in establishing schools and promoting education in his local community.

In more recent times, Modesireoluwa Oluwadare was a Nigerian musician and composer who gained recognition in the 1970s and 1980s for his contributions to the development of Yoruba gospel music.

Modesireoluwa Adeagbo was a Yoruba artist and sculptor active in the late 20th century, known for his intricate woodcarvings depicting Yoruba mythology and cultural themes.

Modesireoluwa Olatunde, a contemporary Yoruba writer and poet, has gained recognition for her works exploring themes of identity, spirituality, and the Yoruba experience.

While the name Modesireoluwa is deeply rooted in Yoruba culture and tradition, it has also found its way into other parts of Nigeria and beyond, as people of Yoruba descent have migrated and settled in different regions. The name serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and spiritual beliefs of the Yoruba people.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Modesireoluwa by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Modesireoluwa 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 #5730 3 1

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FAQ

Modesireoluwa: questions and answers

How popular is the name Modesireoluwa in the UK right now?

In 2015, Modesireoluwa was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Modesireoluwa most popular?

The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Modesireoluwa in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Modesireoluwa?

A Yoruba name meaning "I give God all the praise and glory".

How many people are called Modesireoluwa in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Modesireoluwa 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.