Moyinoluwa
A Yoruba name meaning "I'm blessed, I have joy from God".
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the first name Moyinoluwa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Moyinoluwa today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Moyinoluwa births was 2017 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Moyinoluwa. 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 Moyinoluwa with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
117
~ 1 in 2,929,524 Americans
Peak year
2017
11 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2022 SSA rank
#14,755
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Moyinoluwa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Moyinoluwa from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 83 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Moyinoluwa 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 Moyinoluwa 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 Moyinoluwa
Moyinoluwa is a Yoruba name originating from the southwestern region of Nigeria, West Africa. The name is a combination of two Yoruba words: "Moyìn" meaning "I rejoice" and "Olúwa" meaning "God" or "the Supreme Being." Together, the name translates to "I rejoice in God" or "God is worthy of praise."
The Yoruba people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, with a rich cultural heritage and language that has influenced many aspects of Nigerian society. The name Moyinoluwa is deeply rooted in the Yoruba tradition and reflects the importance of spirituality and gratitude in their culture.
While it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin of the name, it is believed to have been in use for centuries among the Yoruba people. Some historical records suggest that names with similar meanings, such as "Oluwamoyinoluwa" (God is worthy of praise), were used as early as the 16th century during the Oyo Empire.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Moyinoluwa can be found in the works of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba linguist and the first African Anglican bishop in Nigeria, who lived from 1809 to 1891. Crowther's contributions to the preservation of the Yoruba language and culture helped to ensure the continued use and recognition of names like Moyinoluwa.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Moyinoluwa. One such person is Moyinoluwa Olumide Akinfe (born in 1984), a Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of the Moyinoluwa Group, a conglomerate with interests in various sectors. Another is Moyinoluwa Malomo (born in 1995), a Nigerian actress and model who has appeared in several Nollywood films and television series.
In the field of sports, Moyinoluwa Adeyemi (born in 1992) is a Nigerian professional footballer who has played for clubs in Nigeria and abroad. Moyinoluwa Adelaja (born in 1988) is a Nigerian-born American author and motivational speaker, known for her work in promoting self-empowerment and personal growth.
Moyinoluwa Ogundiran (born in 1985) is a Nigerian archaeologist and professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who has contributed significantly to the study of ancient African societies and their material culture.
The name Moyinoluwa continues to be popular among the Yoruba people and Nigerians in general, serving as a reminder of their cultural heritage and the importance of gratitude and spirituality in their lives.
People
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FAQ
Moyinoluwa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Moyinoluwa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 117 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Moyinoluwa 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 2,929,524 US residents.
Is Moyinoluwa a common name?
We classify Moyinoluwa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 118 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Moyinoluwa most popular?
The single biggest year for Moyinoluwa was 2017, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Moyinoluwa is about 12 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 Moyinoluwa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Moyinoluwa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Moyinoluwa 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 Moyinoluwa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Moyinoluwa 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 Moyinoluwa 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 Americans are named Moyinoluwa?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.