UK name, mostly boys
Oluwajomiloju
A Yoruba name meaning "God nourishes, sustains or caters for 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 girls' name in the UK, with 33 girls.
Oluwajomiloju is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Oluwajomiloju popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2671, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 8 births.
This profile covers 60 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2006 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 60 living people in the UK are called Oluwajomiloju. 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
- • Oluwajomiloju ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 8 boys were registered as Oluwajomiloju.
- • Oluwajomiloju is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 60 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oluwajomiloju as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 64.5% of Oluwajomiloju registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2671
2024
Births in 2024
8
Latest year
Peak year
2011
8 births
Estimated living
60
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Oluwajomiloju
In England and Wales birth records, Oluwajomiloju has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 64.5% of registrations are for boys and 35.5% 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.
Oluwajomiloju registered for boys
- Ranked #2,671 in 2024
- 8 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (8 births)
Oluwajomiloju registered for girls
- Ranked #5,765 in 2017
- 3 girls registered in 2017
- Peak: 2011 (8 births)
Meaning
What does Oluwajomiloju mean?
The given name Oluwajomiloju originates from the Yoruba language spoken in southwestern Nigeria and neighboring regions of West Africa. The name can be traced back to the traditional Yoruba culture, which has a rich history spanning several centuries.
Oluwajomiloju is a compound name formed by combining several Yoruba words. The first part, "Oluwa," is a term that refers to God or the Supreme Being in the Yoruba belief system. The second part, "jo," means "to pull" or "to draw," while "miloju" means "my eyes." Thus, the name Oluwajomiloju can be interpreted as "God has pulled or drawn my eyes," or "God has opened my eyes."
This name likely originated from the traditional Yoruba practice of giving names that express gratitude, invoke blessings, or reflect the circumstances surrounding a child's birth. In this case, Oluwajomiloju may have been given to a child whose birth was seen as a gift from God, or who was born after a long period of waiting or difficulty.
While there are no specific mentions of the name Oluwajomiloju in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is deeply rooted in the Yoruba cultural and spiritual traditions. The earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing this name can be found in historical records and genealogical accounts from the 18th and 19th centuries in the region now known as southwestern Nigeria.
One notable individual with the name Oluwajomiloju was Oluwajomiloju Akinsemoyin, a prominent Yoruba chief and leader in the town of Ede, who lived in the late 19th century. He was known for his wisdom, diplomacy, and efforts to maintain peace and stability in his community.
Another historical figure named Oluwajomiloju was Oluwajomiloju Ajibola, a renowned traditional healer and herbalist from the town of Iwo, who lived in the early 20th century. He was highly respected for his knowledge of traditional Yoruba medicine and his ability to treat various ailments.
In the realm of Yoruba arts and culture, Oluwajomiloju Adebayo was a celebrated musician and vocalist in the mid-20th century. He was known for his mastery of traditional Yoruba musical instruments and his powerful vocal performances.
Oluwajomiloju Adekunle was a prominent educator and advocate for Yoruba language and culture in the late 20th century. He dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of the Yoruba people through his teaching and writing.
Oluwajomiloju Olatunde was a skilled craftsperson and artist who specialized in traditional Yoruba woodcarving and textile dyeing techniques. Her works were widely recognized and exhibited both locally and internationally in the latter half of the 20th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oluwajomiloju over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Oluwajomiloju in England and Wales, from 2006 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 Oluwajomiloju, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwajomiloju by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oluwajomiloju 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 | #3898 | 19 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3377 | 27 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3954 | 14 | 4 |
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FAQ
Oluwajomiloju: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oluwajomiloju in the UK right now?
In 2024, Oluwajomiloju was ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Oluwajomiloju most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 8 babies registered as Oluwajomiloju in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oluwajomiloju?
A Yoruba name meaning "God nourishes, sustains or caters for me".
How many people are called Oluwajomiloju in the UK?
A total of 60 babies have been registered as Oluwajomiloju across the 13 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.