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UK name, mostly girls

Morireoluwa

A Yoruba name meaning "God accompanies me in this world".

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 boys' name in the UK, with 13 boys.

Morireoluwa is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Morireoluwa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1894, with 15 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 15 births.

This profile covers 40 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2016 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.

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

We estimate that about 40 living people in the UK are called Morireoluwa. 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

  • Morireoluwa ranked #1894 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 15 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 15 girls were registered as Morireoluwa.
  • Morireoluwa is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 40 living people in the UK are estimated to have Morireoluwa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 75.5% of Morireoluwa registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1894

2024

Births in 2024

15

Latest year

Peak year

2024

15 births

Estimated living

40

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Morireoluwa

In England and Wales birth records, Morireoluwa has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 24.5% of registrations are for boys and 75.5% 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.

25% boys
75% girls
Boys13 (24.5%)Girls40 (75.5%)

Morireoluwa registered for boys

  • Ranked #4,270 in 2024
  • 4 boys registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2023 (9 births)

Morireoluwa registered for girls

  • Ranked #1,894 in 2024
  • 15 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2024 (15 births)

Meaning

What does Morireoluwa mean?

The name Morireoluwa is of Yoruba origin, an ethnic group native to southwestern Nigeria. The name translates to "I had a child for the Lord" or "God had a child for me" in the Yoruba language, reflecting the deep religious and cultural significance it holds.

The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage dating back centuries, and their naming conventions often carry profound meanings and connections to their belief systems. The name Morireoluwa is believed to have emerged during the height of the Yoruba civilization, around the 15th to 18th centuries CE.

In Yoruba tradition, names are not merely identifiers but are believed to hold the power to shape an individual's destiny and character. The name Morireoluwa is a profound expression of gratitude and reverence towards the divine, acknowledging the gift of a child as a blessing from the Supreme Being.

While no specific historical texts or scriptures have been found to directly reference the name Morireoluwa, its linguistic roots can be traced back to the Yoruba language and the cultural traditions of the Yoruba people. The earliest recorded examples of the name likely date back to the 17th or 18th century, although precise records are scarce due to the oral nature of Yoruba traditions.

Throughout history, there have been notable individuals who bore the name Morireoluwa, although many of them may not be widely known outside the Yoruba community. One such individual was Morireoluwa Adedoyin, a prominent Yoruba artist and sculptor in the late 19th century, renowned for his intricate woodcarvings depicting Yoruba deities and cultural scenes.

Another notable figure was Morireoluwa Ogunbiyi, a respected Yoruba scholar and linguist who lived in the early 20th century. He dedicated his life to preserving and documenting the richness of the Yoruba language and contributed significantly to the study of its grammatical structures and literary traditions.

In more recent times, Morireoluwa Omololu-Ohiani was a renowned Nigerian educator and activist who advocated for women's rights and educational opportunities in the mid-20th century. Her work inspired generations of young women to pursue their dreams and challenge societal norms.

Morireoluwa Olugbodi, born in the 1920s, was a celebrated Yoruba storyteller and oral historian. Through her captivating narratives, she kept alive the rich cultural heritage and folktales of the Yoruba people, ensuring their preservation for future generations.

Lastly, Morireoluwa Adewale was a prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist in the late 20th century. He founded several successful enterprises and used his wealth to establish educational institutions and support various charitable causes, leaving a lasting impact on his community.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Morireoluwa over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Morireoluwa in England and Wales, from 2016 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 Morireoluwa, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 15 births in 2024, compared with 15 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
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Decades

Morireoluwa by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Morireoluwa 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 #3274 29 3
2010s #5118 11 3

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FAQ

Morireoluwa: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Morireoluwa was ranked #1894 for girls in England and Wales, with 15 births registered.

When was Morireoluwa most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 15 babies registered as Morireoluwa in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Morireoluwa?

A Yoruba name meaning "God accompanies me in this world".

How many people are called Morireoluwa in the UK?

A total of 40 babies have been registered as Morireoluwa 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.