UK girl's name
Oyindamola
A Yoruba feminine name meaning "My wealth is sweeter than honey".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Oyindamola is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Oyindamola popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 8 births.
This profile covers 89 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 89 living people in the UK are called Oyindamola. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oyindamola ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 8 girls were registered as Oyindamola.
- • About 89 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oyindamola as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2005
8 births
Estimated living
89
2026
Meaning
What does Oyindamola mean?
The given name Oyindamola has its origins in the Yoruba language spoken by the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. The name is a combination of two Yoruba words: "Oyin" meaning "honey" and "damola" meaning "calm" or "sweetly calm." Together, Oyindamola can be interpreted as "sweetly calm like honey."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage dating back several centuries, and their naming traditions often reflect values, traits, or circumstances surrounding a child's birth. The name Oyindamola likely emerged within this cultural context, bestowing a sense of gentleness and serenity upon those who bear it.
While the exact origin of the name Oyindamola is difficult to pinpoint, it has been in use among the Yoruba people for generations, and its meaning has remained relatively consistent over time. The name does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, but its linguistic roots can be traced back to the Yoruba language.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oyindamola can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba linguist and the first African bishop of the Anglican Church, who lived from 1809 to 1891. Crowther's work played a crucial role in preserving and documenting the Yoruba language and culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Oyindamola, including:
1. Oyindamola Adeyemi (born 1983), a Nigerian actress and television presenter known for her roles in various Nollywood films and TV shows.
2. Oyindamola Adefemi (born 1990), a Nigerian sprinter who specializes in the 400 meters and has represented Nigeria in several international competitions, including the Olympic Games.
3. Oyindamola Adetunji (born 1978), a Nigerian-American author and entrepreneur who has written several books on personal growth and self-development.
4. Oyindamola Ogunleye (born 1976), a Nigerian-American former professional football player who played defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for over a decade.
5. Oyindamola Balogun (born 1992), a Nigerian singer and songwriter known for her unique blend of Afro-pop and R&B music.
These individuals, among others, have carried the name Oyindamola throughout different eras and across various fields, contributing to its recognition and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oyindamola over time
The chart below shows babies named Oyindamola registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Oyindamola, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oyindamola by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oyindamola 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 | #4192 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4390 | 28 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3069 | 48 | 8 |
| 1990s | #3266 | 8 | 2 |
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FAQ
Oyindamola: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oyindamola in the UK right now?
In 2024, Oyindamola was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Oyindamola most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 8 babies registered as Oyindamola in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oyindamola?
A Yoruba feminine name meaning "My wealth is sweeter than honey".
How many people are called Oyindamola in the UK?
A total of 89 babies have been registered as Oyindamola across the 17 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.