UK boy's name
Oluwafolajimi
A Yoruba name meaning "the Almighty deserves to be praised".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Oluwafolajimi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Oluwafolajimi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2005 to 2022. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Oluwafolajimi. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oluwafolajimi ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 boys were registered as Oluwafolajimi.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oluwafolajimi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Oluwafolajimi mean?
The given name Oluwafolajimi originates from the Yoruba language, spoken primarily in southwestern Nigeria and neighboring regions of West Africa. The name is a combination of several Yoruba words, reflecting the cultural and linguistic richness of the Yoruba people.
Oluwafolajimi can be broken down into several components: "Oluwa" means "God" or "Lord," "Fola" means "to honor," and "Jimi" is a shortened form of "Jimo," which means "to embrace" or "to encompass." Together, the name roughly translates to "God honors and embraces me" or "One who is honored and embraced by God."
The earliest records of the name Oluwafolajimi can be traced back to the 18th and 19th centuries in the Yoruba-speaking regions of present-day Nigeria. During this period, the name was likely given to children as a symbol of gratitude and reverence for divine blessings and protection.
While not explicitly mentioned in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name carries a spiritual and cultural significance rooted in the traditional beliefs and practices of the Yoruba people.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Oluwafolajimi:
1. Oluwafolajimi Akindeko (born c. 1910), a renowned Nigerian artist and sculptor known for his intricate woodcarvings depicting Yoruba culture and mythology.
2. Oluwafolajimi Akinola (1925-1998), a Nigerian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Education and later as the Nigerian Ambassador to the United States in the 1970s.
3. Oluwafolajimi Ojo (1936-2012), a Nigerian writer and academic who made significant contributions to the study of African literature and languages.
4. Oluwafolajimi Ogunlesi (born 1953), a prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, who has held leadership positions in various organizations, including the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.
5. Oluwafolajimi Adegoke (born 1978), a Nigerian-American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams, including the Miami Dolphins and the Houston Texans.
These individuals, spanning various fields such as art, politics, literature, business, and sports, have carried the name Oluwafolajimi with pride and have contributed to the cultural and societal fabric of their respective communities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oluwafolajimi over time
The chart below shows babies named Oluwafolajimi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Oluwafolajimi, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwafolajimi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oluwafolajimi 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3719 | 7 | 2 |
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- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
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FAQ
Oluwafolajimi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oluwafolajimi in the UK right now?
In 2022, Oluwafolajimi was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Oluwafolajimi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Oluwafolajimi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oluwafolajimi?
A Yoruba name meaning "the Almighty deserves to be praised".
How many people are called Oluwafolajimi in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Oluwafolajimi across the 3 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.