UK name, mostly girls
Oluwafifehanmi
A Yoruba name meaning "wealth and honor have come with me".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 13 boys.
Oluwafifehanmi is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Oluwafifehanmi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3015, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 8 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2010 to 2024. 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.
Oluwafifehanmi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Oluwafifehanmi. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oluwafifehanmi ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 8 girls were registered as Oluwafifehanmi.
- • Oluwafifehanmi is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oluwafifehanmi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 61.8% of Oluwafifehanmi registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3015
2024
Births in 2024
8
Latest year
Peak year
2024
8 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Oluwafifehanmi
In England and Wales birth records, Oluwafifehanmi has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 38.2% of registrations are for boys and 61.8% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Oluwafifehanmi registered for boys
- Ranked #3,254 in 2024
- 6 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (6 births)
Oluwafifehanmi registered for girls
- Ranked #3,015 in 2024
- 8 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (8 births)
Meaning
What does Oluwafifehanmi mean?
Oluwafifehanmi is a Yoruba name that originated from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria and the surrounding regions of West Africa. The name is a combination of several Yoruba words, with "Olu" meaning "owner" or "lord," "Wa" meaning "to come," "Fife" meaning "to expand" or "to spread," and "Hanmi" meaning "grace" or "favor."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back several centuries, and their naming traditions often reflect their beliefs, values, and aspirations. The name Oluwafifehanmi is believed to have emerged during this period, likely as a way to express gratitude to the divine for blessings and favor.
While there are no clear historical records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that the name was used by Yoruba families and communities for generations before being documented in written form.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Oluwafifehanmi can be found in the works of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba linguist and bishop who lived in the 19th century. Crowther played a significant role in documenting and preserving the Yoruba language and culture.
Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Oluwafifehanmi, including:
1. Oluwafifehanmi Oyelami (born c. 1920s), a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist who founded the Oyelami Foundation. 2. Oluwafifehanmi Akindele (born 1948), a Nigerian academic and author who has written extensively on Yoruba culture and literature. 3. Oluwafifehanmi Akinola (born 1971), a Nigerian footballer who played for several clubs in Europe, including Benfica and Sporting CP. 4. Oluwafifehanmi Adekunle (born 1982), a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and technology executive. 5. Oluwafifehanmi Ogunlesi (born 1986), a Nigerian-British artist and filmmaker known for his works exploring identity and diaspora.
These individuals, among others, have carried the name Oluwafifehanmi across various fields and disciplines, further contributing to its recognition and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oluwafifehanmi over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Oluwafifehanmi in England and Wales, from 2010 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Oluwafifehanmi, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwafifehanmi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oluwafifehanmi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3862 | 12 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5705 | 9 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Oluwafifehanmi
- 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
Oluwafifehanmi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oluwafifehanmi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Oluwafifehanmi was ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Oluwafifehanmi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 8 babies registered as Oluwafifehanmi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oluwafifehanmi?
A Yoruba name meaning "wealth and honor have come with me".
How many people are called Oluwafifehanmi in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Oluwafifehanmi 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.