UK name, mostly boys
Tifeoluwa
A Yoruba name meaning "the glory of the Lord endures.".
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 girls' name in the UK, with 32 girls.
Tifeoluwa is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Tifeoluwa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1859, with 13 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 13 births.
This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2018 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.
Tifeoluwa is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Tifeoluwa. 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
- • Tifeoluwa ranked #1859 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 13 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 13 boys were registered as Tifeoluwa.
- • Tifeoluwa is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tifeoluwa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 50.0% of Tifeoluwa registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1859
2024
Births in 2024
13
Latest year
Peak year
2024
13 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Tifeoluwa
In England and Wales birth records, Tifeoluwa has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 50.0% of registrations are for boys and 50.0% 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.
Tifeoluwa registered for boys
- Ranked #1,859 in 2024
- 13 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (13 births)
Tifeoluwa registered for girls
- Ranked #2,771 in 2024
- 9 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (9 births)
Meaning
What does Tifeoluwa mean?
The name Tifeoluwa originates from the Yoruba language, spoken predominantly in southwestern Nigeria. It is a compound word formed by combining "Tife," which means "wealth/fortune," and "Oluwa," meaning "God" or "the Lord." Together, the name can be interpreted as "Wealth or Fortune from God."
This name likely emerged during the spread of Christianity in the region, as it reflects a blend of traditional Yoruba concepts and Christian beliefs. The inclusion of "Oluwa," referring to God, suggests a connection to the Christian faith, while the notion of "wealth" or "fortune" aligns with traditional Yoruba cultural values.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tifeoluwa can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, coinciding with the growth of Christianity in the region. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Tifeoluwa Ogunmola, a Yoruba prince who lived in the late 19th century and played a significant role in the political affairs of the Oyo Empire.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Tifeoluwa. Among them is Tifeoluwa Adeyemi (1920-1998), a Nigerian politician and diplomat who served as the first Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 1960 to 1962. Another prominent individual was Tifeoluwa Ajibola (1935-2012), a Nigerian jurist and judge who served as a justice of the International Court of Justice from 1994 to 2002.
In the realm of literature, Tifeoluwa Ogunbiyi (1923-2009) was a renowned Nigerian writer and poet known for her contributions to the development of modern Yoruba literature. Her works often explored themes of cultural identity and the experiences of women in traditional Yoruba society.
The name Tifeoluwa has also gained recognition in the field of sports. Tifeoluwa Abikelu (born 1987) is a Nigerian sprinter who has represented her country in multiple international competitions, including the Olympic Games and World Championships.
Another notable figure is Tifeoluwa Akinwande (born 1975), a Nigerian-American former professional boxer who held multiple heavyweight boxing titles during his career, including the WBO heavyweight championship in 2003.
While the name Tifeoluwa has its roots in the Yoruba culture of southwestern Nigeria, it has transcended geographical boundaries and continues to be used by individuals of Yoruba descent around the world, carrying with it the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Yoruba people.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tifeoluwa over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Tifeoluwa 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 Tifeoluwa, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 13 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tifeoluwa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tifeoluwa 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 | #3157 | 28 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3959 | 4 | 1 |
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Names similar to Tifeoluwa
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- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tifeoluwa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tifeoluwa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tifeoluwa was ranked #1859 for boys in England and Wales, with 13 births registered.
When was Tifeoluwa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 13 babies registered as Tifeoluwa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tifeoluwa?
A Yoruba name meaning "the glory of the Lord endures.".
How many people are called Tifeoluwa in the UK?
A total of 32 babies have been registered as Tifeoluwa across the 5 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.