Olamiposi
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "Wealth has come with a child".
Name Census estimates that about 33 living Americans carry the first name Olamiposi. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 63.6% of registrations being male. The average person named Olamiposi today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Olamiposi births was 2015 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Olamiposi. 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 Olamiposi with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Olamiposi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
33
~ 1 in 10,386,495 Americans
Peak year
2015
14 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2018 SSA rank
#10,434
Tracked since 2012
Gender
Gender distribution for Olamiposi
Olamiposi is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 33 total registrations, 21 (63.6%) were male and 12 (36.4%) were female.
Olamiposi as a male name
- Ranked #10,434 in 2018
- 7 male births in 2018
- Peak: 2015 (8 births)
Olamiposi as a female name
- Ranked #15,741 in 2016
- 6 female births in 2016
- Peak: 2015 (6 births)
Popularity
Olamiposi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Olamiposi 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 Olamiposi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 21 | 12 | 33 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Olamiposi
Olamiposi is a given name of Yoruba origin, deriving from the West African region of Nigeria. The name is a combination of two words in the Yoruba language: "Olami," meaning "my wealth," and "posi," meaning "to multiply or increase." Together, Olamiposi can be interpreted as "my wealth multiplies" or "my prosperity increases."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries, and their naming traditions often carry deep symbolic meanings. Names like Olamiposi reflect the Yoruba belief in the power of words and the significance of bestowing names that express hopes, aspirations, and gratitude for blessings.
While the origins of the name Olamiposi can be traced back to the Yoruba people of Nigeria, historical records of its earliest usage are scarce. However, it is believed to have been in use for several generations, as naming traditions have been an integral part of Yoruba culture for centuries.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Olamiposi was Olamiposi Adebiyi, a Nigerian politician and civil servant who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He served as a prominent member of the Egba United Government and played a significant role in the administration of the Egba region during the colonial era.
Another individual named Olamiposi who left a mark in history was Olamiposi Okunnu, a Nigerian educator and women's rights activist. Born in 1923, she dedicated her life to advocating for women's education and empowerment, particularly in rural areas of Nigeria. Her efforts contributed to the establishment of several schools and educational programs for girls.
In the realm of literature, Olamiposi Aina was a Nigerian writer and poet who lived from 1931 to 2005. Her works explored themes of cultural identity, tradition, and the experiences of women in Nigerian society. Aina's poetry was widely celebrated and helped to amplify the voices of African women writers.
Olamiposi Adekanola, born in 1950, is a notable Nigerian businessman and entrepreneur. He founded and served as the CEO of one of Nigeria's leading construction companies, contributing significantly to the country's infrastructure development and economic growth.
Lastly, Olamiposi Olajide, born in 1975, is a Nigerian artist and sculptor known for her unique style and incorporation of traditional Yoruba motifs in her work. Her sculptures have been exhibited internationally and have garnered critical acclaim for their artistic expression and cultural significance.
These individuals, spanning different eras and fields, have carried the name Olamiposi and left their mark on history, exemplifying the rich cultural heritage and aspirations embedded in this Yoruba name.
People
Olamiposi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Olamiposi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Olamiposi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Olamiposi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 33 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Olamiposi 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 10,386,495 US residents.
Is Olamiposi a common name?
We classify Olamiposi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Olamiposi most popular?
The single biggest year for Olamiposi was 2015, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Olamiposi is about 11 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 Olamiposi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Olamiposi a male name?
Yes, 63.6% of people registered as Olamiposi in the SSA data are male. 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 Olamiposi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Olamiposi 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 Olamiposi 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 are called Olamiposi?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Olamiposi at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.