UK girl's name
Oluwabukola
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "God's Words molded my glory.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Oluwabukola is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Oluwabukola popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 5 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1997 to 2015. 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 17 living people in the UK are called Oluwabukola. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oluwabukola ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 5 girls were registered as Oluwabukola.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oluwabukola as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5730
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
5 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Oluwabukola mean?
The given name Oluwabukola has its origins in the Yoruba language of West Africa. It is a compound name that combines two Yoruba words: "Olu" meaning "owner" or "lord," and "wa" meaning "to come." Thus, the name Oluwabukola translates to "The Lord has come" or "The Owner has arrived."
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group native to southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin and Togo. Their language, Yoruba, is a tonal language spoken by over 30 million people, and it has a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in the traditions of the Yoruba people.
While the exact origin of the name Oluwabukola is unknown, it is believed to have been in use for centuries among the Yoruba people. The name carries a strong religious and cultural significance, reflecting the Yoruba belief in the existence of a supreme being or divine force known as "Olodumare."
In Yoruba mythology and folklore, the name Oluwabukola is sometimes associated with the concept of a divine messenger or a spiritual leader who brings guidance and enlightenment to the people. However, there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that explicitly mention the name.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Oluwabukola can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba linguist and the first African Anglican bishop in Nigeria, who lived from 1809 to 1891. Crowther played a significant role in documenting and preserving the Yoruba language and culture.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Oluwabukola:
1. Oluwabukola Fasuyi (born 1970), a Nigerian-born British actress and writer known for her roles in television shows like "EastEnders" and "Casualty."
2. Oluwabukola Alao (born 1984), a Nigerian sprinter and Olympic athlete who competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2012 London Olympics.
3. Oluwabukola Saraki (born 1962), a Nigerian politician who served as the President of the Nigerian Senate from 2015 to 2019.
4. Oluwabukola Osibamiro (born 1984), a Nigerian football player who has played for several clubs in Nigeria and abroad.
5. Oluwabukola Babalola (born 1981), a Nigerian-born British lawyer and legal scholar who has written extensively on issues related to human rights and international law.
While these are just a few examples, the name Oluwabukola continues to be popular among the Yoruba people and those of Yoruba descent, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and a sense of divine guidance and protection.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oluwabukola over time
The chart below shows babies named Oluwabukola registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Oluwabukola, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwabukola by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oluwabukola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5730 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5379 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3293 | 8 | 2 |
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FAQ
Oluwabukola: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oluwabukola in the UK right now?
In 2015, Oluwabukola was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Oluwabukola most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 5 babies registered as Oluwabukola in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oluwabukola?
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "God's Words molded my glory.".
How many people are called Oluwabukola in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Oluwabukola across the 5 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.