UK girl's name
Similoluwa
Similoluwa is a Yoruba name meaning "the Lord's likeness".
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.
Similoluwa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Similoluwa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 6 births.
This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2000 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Similoluwa. 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
- • Similoluwa ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 6 girls were registered as Similoluwa.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Similoluwa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
6 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Meaning
What does Similoluwa mean?
The name Similoluwa originates from the Yoruba language, which is predominantly spoken in southwestern Nigeria and parts of neighboring countries. It is a compound name formed by combining the words "Simi" meaning "to celebrate" or "to praise", "Olu" meaning "wealth" or "owner", and "Iwa" meaning "character" or "comportment". Together, Similoluwa can be interpreted as "Celebrate the wealth of good character" or "Praise the owner of good character".
Historically, the Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries, and their naming traditions reflect their values, beliefs, and aspirations for their children. The name Similoluwa likely emerged during this time, as it embodies the Yoruba emphasis on celebrating and praising individuals with admirable qualities and virtues.
While there are no known ancient texts or religious scriptures specifically mentioning the name Similoluwa, it is believed to have been used by the Yoruba people for generations. The earliest recorded examples of the name are difficult to pinpoint due to the oral tradition and limited written records from that era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Similoluwa, including:
1. Similoluwa Kosoko (born 1962), a Nigerian actress and film producer known for her roles in Yoruba-language movies. 2. Similoluwa Ishola (born 1978), a Nigerian singer and songwriter who has released several successful albums in the Yoruba language. 3. Similoluwa Akintoye (born 1985), a Nigerian-American engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded a successful tech startup in Silicon Valley. 4. Similoluwa Ogunlesi (born 1990), a Nigerian writer and poet whose works explore themes of identity, culture, and social justice. 5. Similoluwa Adebayo (born 1995), a Nigerian basketball player who played professionally in Europe and North America.
These individuals, among others, have carried the name Similoluwa throughout history, contributing to various fields and representing the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Similoluwa over time
The chart below shows babies named Similoluwa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 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 Similoluwa, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Similoluwa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Similoluwa 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 | #5736 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5717 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3581 | 20 | 4 |
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FAQ
Similoluwa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Similoluwa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Similoluwa was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Similoluwa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 6 babies registered as Similoluwa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Similoluwa?
Similoluwa is a Yoruba name meaning "the Lord's likeness".
How many people are called Similoluwa in the UK?
A total of 32 babies have been registered as Similoluwa across the 8 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.