UK name, mostly girls
Oluwaseyifunmi
God's immeasurable grace or glory.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 7 boys.
Oluwaseyifunmi is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Oluwaseyifunmi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 7 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2002 to 2023. 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 57% 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 Oluwaseyifunmi. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oluwaseyifunmi ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 7 girls were registered as Oluwaseyifunmi.
- • Oluwaseyifunmi 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 Oluwaseyifunmi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 78.8% of Oluwaseyifunmi registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2008
7 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Oluwaseyifunmi
In England and Wales birth records, Oluwaseyifunmi has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 21.2% of registrations are for boys and 78.8% 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.
Oluwaseyifunmi registered for boys
- Ranked #5,119 in 2024
- 3 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (4 births)
Oluwaseyifunmi registered for girls
- Ranked #4,709 in 2023
- 4 girls registered in 2023
- Peak: 2008 (7 births)
Meaning
What does Oluwaseyifunmi mean?
Oluwaseyifunmi is a Yoruba name from West Africa, specifically Nigeria. It originated in the Yoruba language, which is spoken by over 30 million people in Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. The name is a combination of several Yoruba words that have religious and cultural significance.
The name Oluwaseyifunmi can be broken down into several parts: "Oluwa" means "God" or "the Lord," "se" means "to do," "yi" means "this," and "funmi" means "for me." When combined, the name loosely translates to "God did this for me" or "God has done this for me." It is a name that expresses gratitude and reverence towards a higher power.
While the exact origin of the name is difficult to trace, it is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for centuries. The Yoruba are known for their rich cultural heritage, including their traditional beliefs, art, and oral traditions. Names in Yoruba culture often carry deep meaning and significance, reflecting the values and beliefs of the people.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oluwaseyifunmi can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba scholar and the first African Anglican bishop. He was born around 1809 and played a significant role in translating the Bible into the Yoruba language.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Oluwaseyifunmi. One such person was Oluwaseyifunmi Awodiya (1920-1998), a Nigerian artist and sculptor known for his work in woodcarving and bronze casting. Another was Oluwaseyifunmi Ashaolu (1937-2017), a Nigerian academic and administrator who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin.
Other notable people with the name include Oluwaseyifunmi Olugbemi, a Nigerian politician and member of the House of Representatives, and Oluwaseyifunmi Akinwunmi, a Nigerian football player who played for several clubs in Nigeria and Europe.
Oluwaseyifunmi Ayinde is another individual who has made a mark in the field of music. He is a Nigerian singer and songwriter known for his contributions to the Fuji music genre, which combines traditional Yoruba music with modern styles.
The name Oluwaseyifunmi continues to be popular among the Yoruba people, reflecting their cultural heritage and spiritual beliefs. It serves as a reminder of the importance of gratitude and reverence towards a higher power, and the rich tapestry of African names and their meanings.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oluwaseyifunmi over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Oluwaseyifunmi in England and Wales, from 2002 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 Oluwaseyifunmi, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwaseyifunmi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oluwaseyifunmi 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 | #4709 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5765 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3838 | 19 | 4 |
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- Ocean 1,811
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- Olivia-Rose 1,250
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FAQ
Oluwaseyifunmi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oluwaseyifunmi in the UK right now?
In 2023, Oluwaseyifunmi was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Oluwaseyifunmi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 7 babies registered as Oluwaseyifunmi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oluwaseyifunmi?
God's immeasurable grace or glory.
How many people are called Oluwaseyifunmi in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Oluwaseyifunmi across the 6 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.