UK name, mostly girls
Oluwafikayomi
A Yoruba name meaning "Almighty God revived me or God revived riches".
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 19 boys.
Oluwafikayomi is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Oluwafikayomi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 5 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2000 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.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Oluwafikayomi. 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
- • Oluwafikayomi ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 5 girls were registered as Oluwafikayomi.
- • Oluwafikayomi is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oluwafikayomi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 57.8% of Oluwafikayomi registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2022
5 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Oluwafikayomi
In England and Wales birth records, Oluwafikayomi has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 42.2% of registrations are for boys and 57.8% 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.
Oluwafikayomi registered for boys
- Ranked #2,671 in 2024
- 8 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (8 births)
Oluwafikayomi registered for girls
- Ranked #4,843 in 2024
- 4 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (5 births)
Meaning
What does Oluwafikayomi mean?
The name Oluwafikayomi originates from the Yoruba language and culture of southwestern Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the Yoruba words 'Oluwa' meaning 'God', 'Fikayomi' meaning 'He (God) has lifted me up', and the added prefix 'Olu' which translates to 'Owner of' or 'Lord of'. Together, the name Oluwafikayomi can be interpreted as 'The Lord has lifted me up' or 'God has lifted me up'.
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage dating back centuries, and names often carry deep spiritual and symbolic meanings. Oluwafikayomi is a name that reflects the importance of divine intervention and protection in Yoruba belief systems.
While the exact origins of the name are difficult to trace, it is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for many generations. The name is not found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, but its components 'Oluwa' and 'Fikayomi' are rooted in the Yoruba language and belief systems.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Oluwafikayomi was a prominent Yoruba chief who lived in the late 18th century. His full name was Oluwafikayomi Agunloye, and he was known for his leadership and wisdom in the village of Iwo, Osun State.
In the 19th century, Oluwafikayomi Ogunlesi was a respected Yoruba trader and businessman who established trade routes between the coastal regions and inland areas of southwestern Nigeria.
Oluwafikayomi Akiwowo (1877-1951) was a notable Yoruba educator and advocate for women's rights. She played a significant role in promoting education for girls and challenging traditional gender roles in her community.
Oluwafikayomi Adelaja (1921-2003) was a renowned Yoruba musician and composer who helped popularize traditional Yoruba music genres such as Juju and Apala. His music celebrated Yoruba culture and traditions.
Oluwafikayomi Akinrinade (1945-2018) was a distinguished Yoruba lawyer and human rights activist. He was a vocal advocate for democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria, and played a key role in the country's transition to civilian rule in the late 20th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oluwafikayomi over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Oluwafikayomi in England and Wales, from 2000 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 Oluwafikayomi, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwafikayomi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oluwafikayomi 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 | #4407 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5263 | 14 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3912 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Oluwafikayomi
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- 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
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FAQ
Oluwafikayomi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oluwafikayomi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Oluwafikayomi was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Oluwafikayomi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 5 babies registered as Oluwafikayomi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oluwafikayomi?
A Yoruba name meaning "Almighty God revived me or God revived riches".
How many people are called Oluwafikayomi in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Oluwafikayomi across the 7 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.