UK boy's name
Oluwatoniloba
An African name meaning "wealth or riches from God is uplifting".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Oluwatoniloba is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Oluwatoniloba popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3895, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2014 to 2014. 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.
Oluwatoniloba is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Oluwatoniloba. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oluwatoniloba ranked #3895 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 4 boys were registered as Oluwatoniloba.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oluwatoniloba as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3895
2014
Births in 2014
4
Latest year
Peak year
2014
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Oluwatoniloba mean?
The name Oluwatoniloba is of Yoruba origin, an ethnic group native to southwestern Nigeria and the surrounding region. It is a compound name derived from the Yoruba words "Olu" meaning "owner" or "lord", "Wa" meaning "to arrive" or "to come", "Toni" meaning "to wake up" or "to rise", and "Loba" meaning "to bring wealth" or "to enrich". The name translates to "The Lord's arrival wakes one up to bring wealth" or "The coming of the Lord enriches one".
This name likely emerged during the spread of Christianity in the Yoruba region, as it incorporates references to both traditional Yoruba concepts and Christian beliefs. The combination of Yoruba and Christian elements in the name suggests it may have originated in the late 19th or early 20th century, when Christian missionaries were active in the area.
No specific historical references to this name have been found in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, the earliest recorded examples of the name Oluwatoniloba date back to the early 20th century in Nigeria.
One notable individual with this name was Oluwatoniloba Ademulegun, a Nigerian politician and member of the House of Representatives from 1959 to 1966. He played a role in the transition of Nigeria from British colonial rule to independence.
Another person named Oluwatoniloba was Oluwatoniloba Ajayi, a Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist who fought against military dictatorship in the 1990s. He was a prominent figure in the pro-democracy movement during that period.
Oluwatoniloba Ogunbiyi was a Nigerian academic and linguist who specialized in the study of the Yoruba language. He authored several books and articles on Yoruba grammar and literature in the mid-20th century.
In the realm of sports, Oluwatoniloba Adebayor was a Nigerian footballer who played for various clubs in the Nigerian Premier League in the 1980s and 1990s.
Oluwatoniloba Adeboye was a Nigerian artist and sculptor known for his traditional Yoruba woodcarvings and sculptures. He lived from 1928 to 2010 and his works are exhibited in museums across Nigeria and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Oluwatoniloba by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oluwatoniloba 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3895 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Oluwatoniloba: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oluwatoniloba in the UK right now?
In 2014, Oluwatoniloba was ranked #3895 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Oluwatoniloba most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 4 babies registered as Oluwatoniloba in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oluwatoniloba?
An African name meaning "wealth or riches from God is uplifting".
How many people are called Oluwatoniloba in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Oluwatoniloba 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.