UK name, mostly girls
Temiloluwa
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "give thanks to God.".
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.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 135 boys.
Temiloluwa is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Temiloluwa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 17 births.
This profile covers 210 England and Wales registrations across 26 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 35% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 209 living people in the UK are called Temiloluwa. 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
- • Temiloluwa ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 17 girls were registered as Temiloluwa.
- • Temiloluwa is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 209 living people in the UK are estimated to have Temiloluwa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 60.9% of Temiloluwa registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2007
17 births
Estimated living
209
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Temiloluwa
In England and Wales birth records, Temiloluwa has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 39.1% of registrations are for boys and 60.9% 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.
Temiloluwa registered for boys
- Ranked #2,921 in 2024
- 7 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2009 (12 births)
Temiloluwa registered for girls
- Ranked #3,695 in 2024
- 6 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (17 births)
Meaning
What does Temiloluwa mean?
Temiloluwa is a Yoruba name from West Africa, particularly Nigeria. It is a combination of two words: "Temi" meaning "my" and "Oluwa" meaning "Lord" or "God." Together, the name translates to "My Lord is the owner" or "My Lord owns me."
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group native to southwestern Nigeria and the surrounding region. Their language, also called Yoruba, is a Niger-Congo language spoken by over 30 million people. The name Temiloluwa reflects the strong influence of traditional Yoruba religion and belief in one supreme deity, often referred to as Olodumare or Olorun.
The earliest recorded use of the name Temiloluwa is difficult to pinpoint precisely, as it is a relatively modern name. However, the Yoruba people have a rich cultural and linguistic history that dates back several centuries, and the name likely emerged from this cultural context.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Temiloluwa was Temiloluwa Adebanjo, a Nigerian singer and songwriter born in the late 20th century. She gained popularity for her fusion of traditional Yoruba music with contemporary styles.
Another notable figure with this name is Temiloluwa Adeboye, a Nigerian gospel singer and daughter of the renowned pastor Enoch Adeboye. She has released several successful gospel albums and is known for her powerful vocal performances.
In the realm of sports, Temiloluwa Adebanjo is a Nigerian-American basketball player who played college basketball for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was drafted by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA.
Temiloluwa Olonisakin is a Nigerian-British actress known for her roles in television series such as "Bulletproof" and "Breeders." She has also appeared in several stage productions in the UK.
Temiloluwa Adeolu is a Nigerian-American fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing line "Temi Adeolu." Her designs have been featured in various fashion publications and showcased at prestigious events.
While these are just a few examples, the name Temiloluwa has gained popularity among Yoruba communities and beyond, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and spiritual beliefs of the Yoruba people.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Temiloluwa over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Temiloluwa in England and Wales, 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 Temiloluwa, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 17 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Temiloluwa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Temiloluwa 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 | #3975 | 21 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3139 | 72 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2095 | 107 | 10 |
| 1990s | #3625 | 10 | 3 |
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Names similar to Temiloluwa
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- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Temiloluwa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Temiloluwa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Temiloluwa was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Temiloluwa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 17 babies registered as Temiloluwa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Temiloluwa?
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "give thanks to God.".
How many people are called Temiloluwa in the UK?
A total of 210 babies have been registered as Temiloluwa across the 26 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.