UK boy's name
Oluwafikayo
Gift/Blessing from God that is sufficient/fills up.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Oluwafikayo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Oluwafikayo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4432, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. 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.
Oluwafikayo is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Oluwafikayo. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oluwafikayo ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Oluwafikayo.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oluwafikayo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4432
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Oluwafikayo mean?
The name Oluwafikayo originates from the Yoruba language spoken in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. It is a compound name derived from the Yoruba words "Oluwa" meaning "God" or "Lord," and "fikayo" meaning "has brought joy" or "has brought happiness."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries, and their naming traditions often reflect their belief systems and values. Oluwafikayo is a name that conveys a sense of gratitude and joy, and it is often given to children as a way of expressing thanks to the divine for their arrival.
While there are no known historical references to the name Oluwafikayo in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is likely that the name has been in use among the Yoruba people for many generations.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Oluwafikayo is Oluwafikayo Adetunji, a Nigerian singer and songwriter who was born in 1987. He is known for his fusion of traditional Yoruba music with contemporary styles.
Another notable figure named Oluwafikayo is Oluwafikayo Sami, a Nigerian politician and member of the House of Representatives, who was born in 1974.
In the field of sports, Oluwafikayo Tomori is a Nigerian-born professional footballer who plays as a defender for AC Milan and the English national team. He was born in 1997.
In the realm of academia, Oluwafikayo Adegoke is a Nigerian professor of chemistry at the University of Ibadan. She has made significant contributions to the field of environmental chemistry and has published numerous research papers.
Oluwafikayo Akinrinade is a Nigerian actress and filmmaker who has appeared in several Nollywood productions. She was born in 1985 and is known for her versatile performances and commitment to promoting Nigerian culture through her art.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Oluwafikayo throughout history, and there are likely many more who have made their mark in various fields and spheres of influence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Oluwafikayo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oluwafikayo 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 | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Oluwafikayo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oluwafikayo in the UK right now?
In 2008, Oluwafikayo was ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Oluwafikayo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Oluwafikayo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oluwafikayo?
Gift/Blessing from God that is sufficient/fills up.
How many people are called Oluwafikayo in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Oluwafikayo 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.