UK name, mostly girls
Omotola
Name derived from the Yoruba words "Omo" meaning child and "Omotola" meaning the one who walks gently.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Omotola is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Omotola popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 9 births.
This profile covers 52 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1997 to 2021. 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 52 living people in the UK are called Omotola. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Omotola ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 9 girls were registered as Omotola.
- • About 52 living people in the UK are estimated to have Omotola as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 94.5% of Omotola registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
9 births
Estimated living
52
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Omotola
In England and Wales birth records, Omotola has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 5.5% of registrations are for boys and 94.5% 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.
Omotola registered for boys
- Ranked #4,678 in 2010
- 3 boys registered in 2010
- Peak: 2010 (3 births)
Omotola registered for girls
- Ranked #5,581 in 2021
- 3 girls registered in 2021
- Peak: 2010 (9 births)
Meaning
What does Omotola mean?
The name Omotola is of Yoruba origin, an ethnic group native to southwestern Nigeria and the surrounding region. The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage dating back centuries, and their language is one of the most widely spoken in West Africa.
The name Omotola is derived from the Yoruba words "Omo," meaning child, and "Tola," which can be translated as wealth or riches. Thus, the name Omotola can be interpreted as "a child of wealth" or "a wealthy child." This name often reflects the parents' hopes and aspirations for their child's future prosperity and success.
While the exact origin of the name Omotola is unclear, it is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for several centuries. However, there are no known historical references or mentions of the name in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
One of the earliest recorded examples of an individual bearing the name Omotola is Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, a Nigerian singer, and actress born in 1978. She is considered one of the most influential and successful actresses in the Nigerian film industry, often referred to as Nollywood.
Another notable individual with the name Omotola is Omotola Oluwaseyitan Jolaoso, a Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist born in 1973. She is known for her work in advocating for the rights of women and children in Nigeria.
In the realm of sports, Omotola Adekorin is a Nigerian sprinter who competed in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. She specializes in the 100-meter and 200-meter events.
Omotola Gideon Jalloh is a Sierra Leonean footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for FC Kallon in the Sierra Leone Premier League. He was born in 1989 and has represented the Sierra Leone national team.
Omotola Wilfred Akindoyin is a Nigerian-born British actress and writer. Born in 1966, she has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Bill" and "Casualty."
It is worth noting that while the name Omotola is predominantly associated with the Yoruba culture, it has gained popularity in other parts of Nigeria and beyond, transcending cultural boundaries and becoming a name recognized and used across different communities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Omotola over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Omotola in England and Wales, from 1997 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Omotola, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Omotola by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Omotola 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 | #5581 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4580 | 29 | 6 |
| 2000s | #4263 | 17 | 4 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Omotola
- 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
Omotola: questions and answers
How popular is the name Omotola in the UK right now?
In 2021, Omotola was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Omotola most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 9 babies registered as Omotola in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Omotola?
Name derived from the Yoruba words "Omo" meaning child and "Omotola" meaning the one who walks gently.
How many people are called Omotola in the UK?
A total of 52 babies have been registered as Omotola across the 12 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.