Oluwafikayomi
A Yoruba name meaning "Almighty God revived me or God revived riches".
Name Census estimates that about 43 living Americans carry the first name Oluwafikayomi. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 60.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Oluwafikayomi today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwafikayomi births was 2016 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwafikayomi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Oluwafikayomi with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oluwafikayomi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
43
~ 1 in 7,971,031 Americans
Peak year
2016
14 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,869
Tracked since 2015
Gender
Gender distribution for Oluwafikayomi
Oluwafikayomi is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 43 total registrations, 17 (39.5%) were male and 26 (60.5%) were female.
Oluwafikayomi as a male name
- Ranked #11,869 in 2023
- 6 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2020 (6 births)
Oluwafikayomi as a female name
- Ranked #16,901 in 2020
- 5 female births in 2020
- Peak: 2016 (9 births)
Popularity
Oluwafikayomi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oluwafikayomi from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 26 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Oluwafikayomi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwafikayomi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Oluwafikayomi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Oluwafikayomi
The name Oluwafikayomi originates from the Yoruba language and culture of southwestern Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the Yoruba words 'Oluwa' meaning 'God', 'Fikayomi' meaning 'He (God) has lifted me up', and the added prefix 'Olu' which translates to 'Owner of' or 'Lord of'. Together, the name Oluwafikayomi can be interpreted as 'The Lord has lifted me up' or 'God has lifted me up'.
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage dating back centuries, and names often carry deep spiritual and symbolic meanings. Oluwafikayomi is a name that reflects the importance of divine intervention and protection in Yoruba belief systems.
While the exact origins of the name are difficult to trace, it is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for many generations. The name is not found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, but its components 'Oluwa' and 'Fikayomi' are rooted in the Yoruba language and belief systems.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Oluwafikayomi was a prominent Yoruba chief who lived in the late 18th century. His full name was Oluwafikayomi Agunloye, and he was known for his leadership and wisdom in the village of Iwo, Osun State.
In the 19th century, Oluwafikayomi Ogunlesi was a respected Yoruba trader and businessman who established trade routes between the coastal regions and inland areas of southwestern Nigeria.
Oluwafikayomi Akiwowo (1877-1951) was a notable Yoruba educator and advocate for women's rights. She played a significant role in promoting education for girls and challenging traditional gender roles in her community.
Oluwafikayomi Adelaja (1921-2003) was a renowned Yoruba musician and composer who helped popularize traditional Yoruba music genres such as Juju and Apala. His music celebrated Yoruba culture and traditions.
Oluwafikayomi Akinrinade (1945-2018) was a distinguished Yoruba lawyer and human rights activist. He was a vocal advocate for democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria, and played a key role in the country's transition to civilian rule in the late 20th century.
People
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FAQ
Oluwafikayomi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwafikayomi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 43 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwafikayomi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 7,971,031 US residents.
Is Oluwafikayomi a common name?
We classify Oluwafikayomi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 52.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 43 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oluwafikayomi most popular?
The single biggest year for Oluwafikayomi was 2016, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwafikayomi is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Oluwafikayomi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oluwafikayomi a female name?
Yes, 60.5% of people registered as Oluwafikayomi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Oluwafikayomi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oluwafikayomi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Oluwafikayomi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Oluwafikayomi?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Oluwafikayomi at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.