UK girl's name
Titilayo
A Yoruba name meaning "everlasting is the honour derived from wealth".
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.
Titilayo is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Titilayo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4056, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 6 births.
This profile covers 38 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1998 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 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 38 living people in the UK are called Titilayo. 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
- • Titilayo ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 6 girls were registered as Titilayo.
- • About 38 living people in the UK are estimated to have Titilayo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4056
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2010
6 births
Estimated living
38
2026
Meaning
What does Titilayo mean?
The name Titilayo originates from the Yoruba language spoken in southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin and Togo. It is a compound name derived from the Yoruba words "titi" meaning "truth" and "layo" meaning "wealth". Thus, the name Titilayo can be interpreted as "truth brings wealth" or "wealth acquired through truthfulness".
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage dating back centuries, and their naming traditions often reflect values and aspirations for the newborn child. The name Titilayo likely emerged during this time, although its exact origin is uncertain.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Titilayo can be found in the 19th century. Titilayo Ajibolu, a prominent Yoruba trader and businesswoman, was born in the late 1800s and played a significant role in the economic development of Lagos during the colonial era.
Another notable figure in history with the name Titilayo was Titilayo Alakija, a Nigerian businesswoman and philanthropist born in 1951. She is known for her involvement in the oil and gas industry and is considered one of the wealthiest women in Africa.
In the 20th century, Titilayo Ogunsan (1924-2008) made her mark as a Nigerian educationalist and advocate for women's rights. She was instrumental in establishing the Girls' Model Secondary School in Lagos and served as its principal for many years.
Titilayo Laoye (1928-2012) was a renowned Nigerian artist and sculptor, known for her intricate wood carvings and sculptures depicting Yoruba culture and traditions. Her works have been exhibited in various museums and galleries around the world.
More recently, Titilayo Adedokun (born 1980) is a Nigerian-American fashion designer and entrepreneur. She founded the fashion label "The Folklore" which celebrates African culture and heritage through its designs.
While the name Titilayo has its roots in the Yoruba culture of West Africa, it has gained popularity and recognition beyond its place of origin, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Titilayo over time
The chart below shows babies named Titilayo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Titilayo, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Titilayo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Titilayo 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 | #4056 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4612 | 9 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4255 | 17 | 4 |
| 1990s | #3537 | 7 | 2 |
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- 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
Titilayo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Titilayo in the UK right now?
In 2023, Titilayo was ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Titilayo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 6 babies registered as Titilayo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Titilayo?
A Yoruba name meaning "everlasting is the honour derived from wealth".
How many people are called Titilayo in the UK?
A total of 38 babies have been registered as Titilayo across the 9 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.