UK girl's name
Olajumoke
A Yoruba feminine given name meaning "The wealth/property acquired becomes greater".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Olajumoke is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Olajumoke popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5201, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 5 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2007. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Olajumoke. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Olajumoke ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 5 girls were registered as Olajumoke.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Olajumoke as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5201
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
5 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Olajumoke mean?
The name Olajumoke is a Yoruba name that originates from southwestern Nigeria. It is a combination of two words: "Ola," meaning wealth or honor, and "Jumoke," meaning one who is greatly admired or revered.
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group native to modern-day Nigeria and parts of neighboring countries like Benin and Togo. Their rich cultural heritage, including their naming traditions, dates back centuries.
While the exact origin of the name Olajumoke is difficult to trace, it is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for several centuries. The name is often given to children with the hope that they will grow up to be respected and admired members of their community.
In terms of historical references, the name Olajumoke does not appear to be prominently mentioned in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, it has likely been used by the Yoruba people for many generations.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Olajumoke dates back to the late 19th century. Olajumoke Ogunlesi (1853-1920) was a Nigerian educator and one of the first female headmistresses in Lagos, Nigeria. She played a crucial role in promoting education for girls in the region.
Another notable individual with the name Olajumoke is Olajumoke Akinjide (1937-2018), a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory in the late 1980s.
Olajumoke Olufunmilola Adenowo (born 1962) is a Nigerian architect and author known for her work in promoting sustainable design and urban planning in Africa.
Olajumoke Orisadipe (born 1972) is a Nigerian writer and storyteller who has published several children's books and novels exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage.
Olajumoke Bakare (born 1978) is a Nigerian photographer and artist whose work has been exhibited internationally. She is known for her powerful portraits and exploration of themes related to gender and identity.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Olajumoke and made significant contributions in their respective fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Olajumoke over time
The chart below shows babies named Olajumoke registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Olajumoke, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Olajumoke by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Olajumoke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4953 | 9 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2683 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Olajumoke
- Olivia 123,111
- Orla 10,799
- Olive 6,815
- Ophelia 4,939
- Ottilie 4,407
- Oliwia 2,608
- Ocean 1,811
- Orlaith 1,357
- Olivia-Rose 1,250
- Octavia 1,243
- Olivia-Grace 618
- Orlagh 608
FAQ
Olajumoke: questions and answers
How popular is the name Olajumoke in the UK right now?
In 2007, Olajumoke was ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Olajumoke most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 5 babies registered as Olajumoke in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Olajumoke?
A Yoruba feminine given name meaning "The wealth/property acquired becomes greater".
How many people are called Olajumoke in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Olajumoke across the 4 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.