UK boy's name
Olumuyiwa
One who is highly reverent and worshipful of God.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Olumuyiwa is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Olumuyiwa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3134, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2001 to 2001. 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.
Olumuyiwa is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Olumuyiwa. 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 2002 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Olumuyiwa ranked #3134 for boys in England and Wales in 2001, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 boys were registered as Olumuyiwa.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Olumuyiwa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3134
2001
Births in 2001
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Olumuyiwa mean?
The name Olumuyiwa originates from the Yoruba language spoken in southwestern Nigeria and surrounding areas of West Africa. It is a compound name derived from the words "Olu" meaning "owner" or "lord," and "Miyiwa" meaning "honors" or "respects."
The earliest known recorded examples of the name Olumuyiwa date back to the 15th century during the height of the Oyo Empire, one of the most powerful Yoruba kingdoms in the region. The name was likely bestowed upon individuals who were respected leaders or held influential positions within the community.
In Yoruba culture, names often carry significant meaning and are believed to shape the personality and destiny of the person bearing them. The name Olumuyiwa was likely given to individuals with the hope that they would grow to embody the qualities of respect, honor, and leadership implied by its meaning.
One of the earliest recorded historical figures bearing the name Olumuyiwa was Olumuyiwa Ogunmola, a prominent Yoruba warrior and military commander who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess in defending the Oyo Empire against invading forces.
Another notable figure was Olumuyiwa Adeniji, a respected Yoruba scholar and philosopher who lived in the 18th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Yoruba language, culture, and traditional knowledge systems.
In the 19th century, Olumuyiwa Odumosu was a prominent Yoruba trader and merchant who played a significant role in facilitating economic exchange and cultural interactions between the Yoruba people and other West African communities.
The name Olumuyiwa has also been carried by influential figures in more recent times, such as Olumuyiwa Okunnu, a Nigerian politician and former government minister who served in various capacities from the 1960s to the 1990s.
Another notable bearer of the name was Olumuyiwa Akinrele, a Nigerian academic and linguist who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Yoruba language and literature in the 20th century.
While the name Olumuyiwa retains its cultural significance among the Yoruba people, it has also gained broader recognition and usage across Nigeria and beyond, reflecting the rich diversity and cultural exchange that has shaped the region over centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Olumuyiwa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Olumuyiwa 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 | #3134 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Olumuyiwa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Olumuyiwa in the UK right now?
In 2001, Olumuyiwa was ranked #3134 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Olumuyiwa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Olumuyiwa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Olumuyiwa?
One who is highly reverent and worshipful of God.
How many people are called Olumuyiwa in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Olumuyiwa 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.