UK boy's name
Moshood
A masculine name of Yoruba origin meaning "to be born following one's desires".
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.
Moshood is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Moshood popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 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.
Moshood is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Moshood. 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
- • Moshood ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 3 boys were registered as Moshood.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Moshood as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2024
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Moshood mean?
The name Moshood has its origins in the Yoruba language, spoken by the Yoruba people of West Africa, primarily in present-day Nigeria. The name can be traced back to the 15th century or earlier, during the height of the Oyo Empire, one of the most influential Yoruba kingdoms.
Moshood is derived from the Yoruba words "Omo" meaning "child" and "Oluwa" meaning "God" or "Lord." The combination of these words signifies "Child of God" or "Child of the Lord," reflecting the Yoruba tradition of giving names with spiritual or religious connotations.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Moshood can be found in the oral traditions and folktales of the Yoruba people, which often feature characters with this name. While no specific ancient texts or religious scriptures have been identified as containing the name, it is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Yoruba.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Moshood. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Moshood Abiola (1937-1998), a Nigerian businessman and politician who won the annulled 1993 Nigerian presidential election. His legacy as a champion of democracy in Nigeria has made him a prominent figure in the country's history.
Another notable Moshood was Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (1956-2013), a Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist who played a significant role in the struggle for democracy and the restoration of civil liberties in Nigeria.
In the realm of sports, Moshood Adisa Rasheed (born 1963) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a striker and represented Nigeria in the 1988 African Cup of Nations.
Moshood Balogun (1949-2011) was a Nigerian writer and playwright known for his plays that explored social and political themes in Nigeria. His work contributed significantly to the development of contemporary Nigerian literature.
Moshood Olusunmonu Balogun (1943-2012) was a Nigerian poet and academic who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin. His poetry explored themes of cultural identity, tradition, and modernity in Nigeria.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Moshood, reflecting its deep cultural roots and significance within the Yoruba community and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Moshood by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Moshood 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 | #5119 | 3 | 1 |
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- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Moshood: questions and answers
How popular is the name Moshood in the UK right now?
In 2024, Moshood was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Moshood most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 3 babies registered as Moshood in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Moshood?
A masculine name of Yoruba origin meaning "to be born following one's desires".
How many people are called Moshood in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Moshood 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.