UK boy's name
Uyiosa
A Nigerian name meaning "This day or moment is precious".
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.
Uyiosa is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Uyiosa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 4 births.
This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 7 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Uyiosa. 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
- • Uyiosa ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 4 boys were registered as Uyiosa.
- • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Uyiosa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2008
4 births
Estimated living
24
2026
Meaning
What does Uyiosa mean?
The name Uyiosa originates from the Edo people of southern Nigeria. It is a compound word derived from the Edo language, which combines the words "uyi" meaning "wealth" and "osa" meaning "born into". Thus, the name Uyiosa can be interpreted as "born into wealth" or "born to prosperity".
The Edo people have a rich cultural heritage dating back to the 13th century, when the powerful Benin Empire emerged in present-day southern Nigeria. The Edo language, also known as Bini, is a member of the Edoid branch of the Niger-Congo language family.
While the name Uyiosa has its roots in the Edo culture, it is not widely documented in ancient texts or historical records from the region. However, its etymology and meaning reflect the Edo people's values and aspirations for their children.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Uyiosa was Uyiosa Igiehon, a notable Edo chief who lived in the late 19th century. He played a significant role in the political affairs of the Benin Kingdom during that time.
Another prominent figure with the name Uyiosa was Uyiosa Obahiagbon, a Nigerian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007. Born in 1967, he was known for his eloquent speeches and advocacy for the rights of the Edo people.
In the realm of sports, Uyiosa Osawe was a Nigerian footballer who played as a striker for several clubs in Nigeria and abroad. Born in 1985, he represented the Nigerian national team in various international competitions.
Uyiosa Omogiate, born in 1972, is a Nigerian-American engineer and entrepreneur. He founded several successful technology companies and is known for his contributions to the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Uyiosa Edogbolu, born in 1980, is a Nigerian-British writer and poet. Her works often explore themes of identity, diaspora, and the experiences of women of African descent. She has published several critically acclaimed poetry collections and has been recognized with prestigious literary awards.
These individuals, spanning different professions and eras, exemplify the diversity and global reach of the name Uyiosa, carrying the essence of its Edo origin while transcending cultural boundaries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Uyiosa over time
The chart below shows babies named Uyiosa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 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 Uyiosa, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Uyiosa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Uyiosa 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 | #4448 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4430 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3870 | 7 | 2 |
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- Umair 1,044
- Uthman 531
- Usmaan 476
- Uwais 438
- Ubaid 383
- Umer 325
- Umut 303
- Uzayr 299
- Uriel 276
FAQ
Uyiosa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Uyiosa in the UK right now?
In 2023, Uyiosa was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Uyiosa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 4 babies registered as Uyiosa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Uyiosa?
A Nigerian name meaning "This day or moment is precious".
How many people are called Uyiosa in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Uyiosa across the 7 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.