UK name, mostly boys
Toluwanimi
A unisex name of Yoruba origin meaning "wealth comes from 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 girls' name in the UK, with 55 girls.
Toluwanimi is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Toluwanimi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 11 births.
This profile covers 81 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2004 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 64% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 80 living people in the UK are called Toluwanimi. 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
- • Toluwanimi ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 11 boys were registered as Toluwanimi.
- • Toluwanimi is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 80 living people in the UK are estimated to have Toluwanimi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 59.6% of Toluwanimi registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2023
11 births
Estimated living
80
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Toluwanimi
In England and Wales birth records, Toluwanimi has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 59.6% of registrations are for boys and 40.4% 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.
Toluwanimi registered for boys
- Ranked #2,921 in 2024
- 7 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (11 births)
Toluwanimi registered for girls
- Ranked #2,771 in 2024
- 9 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (9 births)
Meaning
What does Toluwanimi mean?
Toluwanimi is a Yoruba name that originated from southwestern Nigeria. It is a combination of two words from the Yoruba language - "Olu" meaning "Lord" or "Owner", and "Wa Ni Mi" meaning "This is my wealth". Together, the name translates to "God is my wealth" or "God is my portion".
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group native to present-day southwestern Nigeria and the southern parts of Benin Republic. The Yoruba language belongs to the Volta-Niger branch of the Niger-Congo language family. The name Toluwanimi reflects the strong influence of traditional Yoruba religious beliefs and the importance placed on God as the source of wealth and blessings.
While the name Toluwanimi does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its meaning aligns with the spiritual and cultural values of the Yoruba people. The concept of God as the ultimate provider and source of wealth and prosperity is deeply ingrained in Yoruba culture and traditions.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Toluwanimi are relatively recent, likely emerging in the late 20th century as a result of the increasing popularity of Yoruba names among the Yoruba diaspora and the global recognition of African cultural identities. Here are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Toluwanimi throughout history:
1. Toluwanimi Arokodare (born 1996) - Nigerian footballer who plays as a defender for Latvian club RFS. 2. Toluwanimi Yemitan (born 1992) - Nigerian-British artist and painter known for her vibrant and expressive portraits. 3. Toluwanimi Ajayi (born 1989) - Nigerian-American entrepreneur and co-founder of the tech startup Afrivisioners. 4. Toluwanimi Adenuga (born 1983) - Nigerian-British author and poet known for her works exploring themes of identity and diaspora. 5. Toluwanimi Ogunlesi (born 1978) - Nigerian-American journalist and former special assistant to President Barack Obama.
While the name Toluwanimi may not have a long and extensive history like many ancient names, its rich cultural significance and meaning continue to resonate with the Yoruba people and their descendants around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Toluwanimi over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Toluwanimi 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 Toluwanimi, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Toluwanimi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Toluwanimi 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 | #3427 | 25 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4092 | 24 | 6 |
| 2000s | #2458 | 32 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Toluwanimi
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- 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
Toluwanimi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Toluwanimi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Toluwanimi was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Toluwanimi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 11 babies registered as Toluwanimi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Toluwanimi?
A unisex name of Yoruba origin meaning "wealth comes from God".
How many people are called Toluwanimi in the UK?
A total of 81 babies have been registered as Toluwanimi across the 15 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.