UK name, mostly girls
Moyosoreoluwa
A Yoruba name meaning "I rejoice over God's wealth/blessings".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Moyosoreoluwa is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Moyosoreoluwa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 8 births.
This profile covers 57 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1998 to 2022. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 57 living people in the UK are called Moyosoreoluwa. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Moyosoreoluwa ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 8 girls were registered as Moyosoreoluwa.
- • About 57 living people in the UK are estimated to have Moyosoreoluwa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 86.4% of Moyosoreoluwa registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
8 births
Estimated living
57
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Moyosoreoluwa
In England and Wales birth records, Moyosoreoluwa has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 13.6% of registrations are for boys and 86.4% 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.
Moyosoreoluwa registered for boys
- Ranked #4,527 in 2009
- 3 boys registered in 2009
- Peak: 1999 (3 births)
Moyosoreoluwa registered for girls
- Ranked #5,669 in 2022
- 3 girls registered in 2022
- Peak: 2009 (8 births)
Meaning
What does Moyosoreoluwa mean?
The name Moyosoreoluwa is a Yoruba name from West Africa, specifically Nigeria. It is a combination of multiple words from the Yoruba language, which has been spoken in the region for centuries.
Moyosoreoluwa is derived from the Yoruba words "moyo" meaning "joy" or "happiness," "sore" meaning "to walk," and "oluwa" meaning "the Lord" or "God." When combined, the name translates to "God's joy walks with me" or "God's happiness walks with me."
The Yoruba people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria and have a rich cultural heritage that dates back to the 8th century. Their language and naming traditions have been preserved through oral traditions, storytelling, and written records.
The name Moyosoreoluwa first appeared in historical records during the 19th century, when Christianity began to spread in Nigeria. As Yoruba families converted to Christianity, they often incorporated their cultural traditions into the new religion, including naming practices.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Moyosoreoluwa was Moyosoreoluwa Ogunlesi, a Nigerian writer and educator who lived in the late 19th century. He was known for his contributions to the preservation of Yoruba culture and language.
Another notable figure with the name Moyosoreoluwa was Moyosoreoluwa Adeyemi, a Nigerian musician and composer who lived in the early 20th century. He was renowned for his work in popularizing Yoruba traditional music and incorporating it into contemporary styles.
In the mid-20th century, Moyosoreoluwa Olunloyo was a prominent Nigerian politician and activist. She was known for her advocacy for women's rights and her efforts to promote education in rural areas.
More recently, Moyosoreoluwa Ogunmola is a Nigerian fashion designer who has gained international recognition for her work in promoting sustainable and ethical fashion practices.
Moyosoreoluwa Adetola is a contemporary Nigerian author and poet, whose works often explore themes of identity, culture, and spirituality.
While the name Moyosoreoluwa has its roots in the Yoruba culture of Nigeria, it has become more widely used in recent decades as a result of cultural exchange and globalization.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Moyosoreoluwa over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Moyosoreoluwa in England and Wales, from 1998 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Moyosoreoluwa, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Moyosoreoluwa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Moyosoreoluwa 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 | #5581 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4317 | 14 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4007 | 29 | 6 |
| 1990s | #3301 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Moyosoreoluwa
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- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Moyosoreoluwa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Moyosoreoluwa in the UK right now?
In 2022, Moyosoreoluwa was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Moyosoreoluwa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 8 babies registered as Moyosoreoluwa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Moyosoreoluwa?
A Yoruba name meaning "I rejoice over God's wealth/blessings".
How many people are called Moyosoreoluwa in the UK?
A total of 57 babies have been registered as Moyosoreoluwa across the 13 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.