UK girl's name
Omolola
A Yoruba feminine name meaning "child brings wealth or riches".
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.
Omolola is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Omolola popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 7 births.
This profile covers 88 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1996 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 88 living people in the UK are called Omolola. 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
- • Omolola ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 7 girls were registered as Omolola.
- • About 88 living people in the UK are estimated to have Omolola as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4645
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2003
7 births
Estimated living
88
2026
Meaning
What does Omolola mean?
Omolola is a given name of Yoruba origin from southwestern Nigeria. The name is derived from the combination of the Yoruba words "omo" meaning child, and "lola" meaning wealth or fortune.
The earliest known use of the name Omolola dates back to the 17th century in the Yoruba region of present-day Nigeria. It was commonly given to female children as a symbol of blessing and prosperity.
In the 19th century, the name Omolola gained popularity among the Yoruba people and spread to other parts of West Africa. It was often associated with affluence and affluence, as it was believed that a child named Omolola would bring wealth and good fortune to their family.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Omolola was Omolola Aderinokun, a prominent Yoruba trader and businesswoman who lived in the late 18th century. She was renowned for her successful trading ventures and her contributions to the economic development of her community.
Another notable figure with the name Omolola was Omolola Adekanye, a Yoruba princess and daughter of the Oba (king) of Ibadan in the late 19th century. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and commitment to preserving Yoruba culture and traditions.
In the 20th century, the name Omolola continued to be popular among the Yoruba people and spread to other parts of Nigeria and the African diaspora. One famous bearer of the name was Omolola Fasehun (1930-2018), a Nigerian educator and activist who fought for women's rights and educational opportunities for girls.
Another notable Omolola was Omolola Omotosho (1906-1995), a Nigerian writer and playwright who was instrumental in promoting Yoruba literature and culture through her works.
Omolola Olorunyomi (1923-2010) was a Nigerian politician and activist who played a significant role in the fight for Nigeria's independence from British colonial rule. She served as a member of the Western Regional House of Assembly and worked tirelessly to promote women's empowerment and education.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Omolola over time
The chart below shows babies named Omolola registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Omolola, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omolola by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Omolola 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 | #5240 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4959 | 32 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3728 | 36 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2769 | 10 | 2 |
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- Ottilie 4,407
- Oliwia 2,608
- Ocean 1,811
- Orlaith 1,357
- Olivia-Rose 1,250
- Octavia 1,243
- Olivia-Grace 618
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FAQ
Omolola: questions and answers
How popular is the name Omolola in the UK right now?
In 2022, Omolola was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Omolola most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 7 babies registered as Omolola in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Omolola?
A Yoruba feminine name meaning "child brings wealth or riches".
How many people are called Omolola in the UK?
A total of 88 babies have been registered as Omolola 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.