UK girl's name
Olufunmilayo
Feminine Yoruba name meaning "the wealth (or honour) that God gives is sweet".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1996. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Olufunmilayo is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Olufunmilayo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1996 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3795, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1996 to 1996. 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.
Olufunmilayo is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Olufunmilayo. 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 1997 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Olufunmilayo ranked #3795 for girls in England and Wales in 1996, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Olufunmilayo.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Olufunmilayo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3795
1996
Births in 1996
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Olufunmilayo mean?
The name Olufunmilayo originates from the Yoruba language, spoken by the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria and parts of neighboring countries in West Africa. The name has its roots in the ancient Yoruba culture and can be traced back to the pre-colonial era.
Olufunmilayo is a compound name derived from the Yoruba words "Olu" meaning "owner or lord," "Fun" meaning "to honor or revere," "Mi" meaning "I," and "Layo" meaning "wealth or riches." When combined, the name Olufunmilayo translates to "the owner/lord who honors me with wealth or riches."
The name is believed to have its origins in the Yoruba traditional belief system, where wealth and prosperity were highly valued and revered. It was likely given to children as a way of expressing gratitude to the deities or spiritual forces responsible for bestowing wealth and abundance upon the family or community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Olufunmilayo can be found in the 16th century, during the reign of the Oyo Empire, a prominent Yoruba kingdom in present-day southwestern Nigeria. The name appears in historical accounts and oral traditions of the time, though specific individuals bearing the name are not well documented.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Olufunmilayo. One such figure was Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti (1900-1978), a prominent Nigerian feminist, activist, and traditional aristocrat from the Egba clan of Abeokuta. She was a pioneer in the fight for women's rights and education in Nigeria.
Another significant individual was Olufunmilayo Adedoyin (1929-2000), a Nigerian educator and women's rights advocate. She played a crucial role in promoting girls' education and empowerment in Nigeria and was recognized for her contributions to the development of the country's educational system.
In the realm of literature, Olufunmilayo Adeboye (1931-2017) was a Nigerian writer and poet whose works explored themes of identity, culture, and the experiences of women in Nigerian society. Her poetry was widely acclaimed and contributed to the literary landscape of Nigeria.
Olufunmilayo Okunnu (1935-2005) was a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Health and later as the Minister of Education in the 1970s. She was a prominent advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in shaping policies related to healthcare and education in Nigeria.
Lastly, Olufunmilayo Amosun (born 1958) is a Nigerian politician and businesswoman who served as the First Lady of Ogun State from 2011 to 2019. She has been actively involved in various social initiatives aimed at empowering women and promoting education in the state.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Olufunmilayo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Olufunmilayo 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 | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Olufunmilayo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Olufunmilayo in the UK right now?
In 1996, Olufunmilayo was ranked #3795 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Olufunmilayo most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Olufunmilayo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Olufunmilayo?
Feminine Yoruba name meaning "the wealth (or honour) that God gives is sweet".
How many people are called Olufunmilayo in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Olufunmilayo 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.