UK boy's name
Oladimeji
Crown bestows royalty upon a child of 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.
Oladimeji is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Oladimeji 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 2010, with 6 births.
This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1998 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 32 living people in the UK are called Oladimeji. 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
- • Oladimeji ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 6 boys were registered as Oladimeji.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oladimeji 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
2010
6 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Meaning
What does Oladimeji mean?
The name Oladimeji originates from the Yoruba language spoken in southwestern Nigeria and neighboring regions. It dates back to the 15th century or earlier during the height of the Oyo Empire in present-day Nigeria. The name is composed of two Yoruba words: "Ola" meaning wealth or fortune, and "dimeji" meaning to meet or encounter.
Oladimeji was likely initially used to name children born into prosperous families or under auspicious circumstances. The name carries the meaning "one who encounters wealth or good fortune." It may have been given to signify the parents' hope that their child would lead a prosperous life.
While the name does not appear to be directly referenced in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Yoruba origins suggest it has been in use for several centuries among the Yoruba people of West Africa.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Oladimeji was Oladimeji Ogunlesi, a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General of Western Nigeria from 1960 to 1962. He was born in 1915 and played a significant role in the legal and political landscape of Nigeria during the transition to independence.
Another notable figure named Oladimeji was Oladimeji Aderemi, the Oni of Ife, a traditional ruler of the Yoruba town of Ile-Ife in present-day Osun State, Nigeria. He held the position from 1930 to 1980 and was an influential figure in preserving Yoruba culture and traditions.
In the field of sports, Oladimeji Abiodun was a Nigerian footballer who played as a striker for several clubs in the Nigerian Premier League in the 1980s and 1990s. He was part of the Nigerian national team that participated in the 1988 African Cup of Nations.
Oladimeji Fafunwa was a Nigerian educationist and scholar who made significant contributions to the development of education in Nigeria. He served as the Director of Education in the Western Region of Nigeria from 1967 to 1975 and advocated for the use of mother tongues in primary education.
Lastly, Oladimeji Bankole was a Nigerian politician who served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from 2007 to 2011. He played a crucial role in shaping legislation during his tenure and was known for his efforts to promote transparency and accountability in government.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oladimeji over time
The chart below shows babies named Oladimeji registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Oladimeji, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oladimeji by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oladimeji 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 | #4613 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3819 | 13 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4480 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2922 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Oladimeji
- Oliver 157,197
- Oscar 67,495
- Owen 33,517
- Ollie 13,193
- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
Oladimeji: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oladimeji in the UK right now?
In 2024, Oladimeji was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Oladimeji most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 6 babies registered as Oladimeji in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oladimeji?
Crown bestows royalty upon a child of wealth.
How many people are called Oladimeji in the UK?
A total of 32 babies have been registered as Oladimeji across the 9 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.