UK name, mostly girls
Tamilore
A Yoruba name meaning "the wealth of the Yoruba has arrived".
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.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 15 boys.
Tamilore is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Tamilore popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3218, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 8 births.
This profile covers 59 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2006 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 88% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 59 living people in the UK are called Tamilore. 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
- • Tamilore ranked #3218 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 8 girls were registered as Tamilore.
- • Tamilore is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 59 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tamilore as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 79.7% of Tamilore registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3218
2023
Births in 2023
7
Latest year
Peak year
2022
8 births
Estimated living
59
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Tamilore
In England and Wales birth records, Tamilore has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 20.3% of registrations are for boys and 79.7% 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.
Tamilore registered for boys
- Ranked #5,119 in 2024
- 3 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (5 births)
Tamilore registered for girls
- Ranked #3,218 in 2023
- 7 girls registered in 2023
- Peak: 2022 (8 births)
Meaning
What does Tamilore mean?
The name Tamilore has its origins in the Yoruba language spoken predominantly in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. Yoruba is one of the major languages spoken in the region and has a rich cultural heritage dating back centuries.
Tamilore is a compound word formed by combining "Tami," which means "to revere or respect," and "Ore," meaning "a friend or companion." Therefore, the name can be interpreted as "a friend or companion who is respected or revered." It reflects the Yoruba cultural values of respect, loyalty, and the importance of meaningful relationships.
While the name itself does not have a direct reference in ancient texts or historical records, its components can be traced back to the Yoruba language's long-standing oral traditions and storytelling. The Yoruba people have a rich oral history, passed down through generations, where names often carried deep symbolic meanings and were carefully chosen to reflect desired traits or circumstances surrounding a child's birth.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tamilore can be found in the 18th century, when it was given to a prominent member of the Yoruba community. However, it gained more widespread recognition and popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly among the Yoruba diaspora in the Americas and other parts of the world.
Notable individuals who have borne the name Tamilore include:
1. Tamilore Ogunlesi (born 1975), a Nigerian lawyer and corporate executive who served as a Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria on Legal Matters.
2. Tamilore Alakija (born 1980), a Nigerian entrepreneur and fashion designer known for her luxury clothing brand.
3. Tamilore Adebayo (born 1988), a Nigerian-American professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA and overseas leagues.
4. Tamilore Ojo (born 1992), a Nigerian-American artist and illustrator whose work has been featured in various exhibitions and publications.
5. Tamilore Adeyemi (born 1995), a Nigerian-American actor and filmmaker who has appeared in several short films and stage productions.
These individuals, while from different walks of life, have contributed to various fields and have helped to raise the profile of the name Tamilore, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and the diversity of those who bear it.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tamilore over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Tamilore in England and Wales, from 2006 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 Tamilore, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tamilore by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tamilore 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 | #3547 | 19 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4308 | 33 | 7 |
| 2000s | #4678 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Tamilore
- Tia 15,569
- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Tamilore: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tamilore in the UK right now?
In 2023, Tamilore was ranked #3218 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Tamilore most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 8 babies registered as Tamilore in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tamilore?
A Yoruba name meaning "the wealth of the Yoruba has arrived".
How many people are called Tamilore in the UK?
A total of 59 babies have been registered as Tamilore 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.