UK girl's name
Omolara
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "the wealth/child has arrived home.".
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.
Omolara is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Omolara 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 1999, with 9 births.
This profile covers 102 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1996 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 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 101 living people in the UK are called Omolara. 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
- • Omolara ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 9 girls were registered as Omolara.
- • About 101 living people in the UK are estimated to have Omolara as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
1999
9 births
Estimated living
101
2026
Meaning
What does Omolara mean?
Omolara is a Yoruba name originating from southwestern Nigeria, a region with a rich cultural heritage dating back several centuries. The name is derived from the Yoruba words "Omo," meaning child, and "Ola," meaning wealth or fortune. Combined, Omolara translates to "a child of fortune" or "a child born into wealth."
The Yoruba people have a long-standing tradition of bestowing meaningful names upon their children, reflecting their values, beliefs, and hopes for the newborn. Omolara was likely a popular name among the Yoruba as it conveyed a sense of prosperity and blessings.
While the exact origin of the name is unclear, it is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for several centuries. Records of individuals bearing the name Omolara can be found in historical accounts and oral traditions passed down through generations.
One notable historical figure bearing the name was Omolara, the wife of the revered Yoruba warrior and leader, Ogunkoroju. She was known for her wisdom and strength, playing a crucial role in her husband's military campaigns and diplomatic efforts in the 18th century.
Another prominent individual was Omolara Ogundipe, a Nigerian writer, and activist born in 1937. She was a fierce advocate for women's rights and education, using her literary works to challenge societal norms and promote gender equality.
In the realm of music, Omolara Olatunbosun, born in 1958, was a renowned Nigerian singer and songwriter. Her soulful voice and insightful lyrics earned her widespread acclaim and contributed to the preservation of Yoruba cultural heritage.
The name Omolara has also been carried by influential figures beyond Nigeria. Omolara Aluko, born in 1944, was a British-Nigerian academic and author who played a significant role in promoting African literature and challenging colonial narratives.
Another notable bearer of the name was Omolara Williams, an American writer, and educator. Born in 1962, she authored several books exploring themes of identity, culture, and the African diaspora experience.
Throughout its history, the name Omolara has embodied the hopes, aspirations, and cultural richness of the Yoruba people, while also transcending borders and inspiring individuals across various disciplines and backgrounds.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Omolara over time
The chart below shows babies named Omolara registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Omolara, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omolara by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Omolara 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 | #4608 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4343 | 24 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3797 | 42 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2621 | 23 | 4 |
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Names similar to Omolara
- Olivia 123,111
- Orla 10,799
- Olive 6,815
- 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
- Orlagh 608
FAQ
Omolara: questions and answers
How popular is the name Omolara in the UK right now?
In 2023, Omolara was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Omolara most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 9 babies registered as Omolara in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Omolara?
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "the wealth/child has arrived home.".
How many people are called Omolara in the UK?
A total of 102 babies have been registered as Omolara across the 21 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.