UK girl's name
Olubukola
A Yoruba feminine name meaning "one is nurtured by God's wealth".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1999. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Olubukola is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Olubukola popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3225, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 1999. 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.
Olubukola is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Olubukola. 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 2000 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Olubukola ranked #3225 for girls in England and Wales in 1999, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 4 girls were registered as Olubukola.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Olubukola as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3225
1999
Births in 1999
4
Latest year
Peak year
1999
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Olubukola mean?
The name Olubukola is of Yoruba origin, one of the major ethnic groups in Nigeria located in West Africa. The name can be traced back several centuries to the Yoruba people's rich cultural heritage.
Olubukola is a compound name derived from the Yoruba words "Olu" meaning "owner" or "lord," and "bukola" meaning "blessing" or "good fortune." Together, the name translates to "the owner or lord of good fortune or blessings." It is a name often given to children with the hope and desire that they will experience prosperity, abundance, and success in life.
While the exact origin of the name is difficult to pinpoint, it is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for many generations. The name is mentioned in various Yoruba folklore, stories, and oral traditions that have been passed down through the ages.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Olubukola can be found in the historical accounts of the Oyo Empire, a powerful Yoruba kingdom that existed between the 16th and 19th centuries. During this period, there were notable individuals who bore the name, though their specific identities and accomplishments have been lost to history.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have carried the name Olubukola. Olubukola Alao (1940-2010) was a prominent Nigerian politician and lawyer who served as a senator and Minister of State for Education in Nigeria. Olubukola Saraki (born 1962) is a Nigerian politician and former President of the Nigerian Senate.
Olubukola Awosika (born 1962) is a renowned Nigerian businesswoman and author, known for her work in promoting female entrepreneurship and leadership. Olubukola Babalola (born 1980) is a British-Nigerian author and journalist, best known for her contemporary romance novels.
Olubukola Olawoyin (born 1982) is a Nigerian sprinter and Olympic athlete who specializes in the 100 and 200 meters, representing Nigeria in several international competitions.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Olubukola throughout history, each making their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Olubukola over time
The chart below shows babies named Olubukola registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 1999. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Olubukola, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 1999, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Olubukola by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Olubukola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3510 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Olubukola
- 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
Olubukola: questions and answers
How popular is the name Olubukola in the UK right now?
In 1999, Olubukola was ranked #3225 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Olubukola most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 4 babies registered as Olubukola in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Olubukola?
A Yoruba feminine name meaning "one is nurtured by God's wealth".
How many people are called Olubukola in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Olubukola across the 2 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.