Oluwafikayo
Gift/Blessing from God that is sufficient/fills up.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Oluwafikayo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Oluwafikayo today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwafikayo births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwafikayo. 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 Oluwafikayo with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oluwafikayo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,514
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Oluwafikayo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwafikayo 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 Oluwafikayo 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Oluwafikayo
The name Oluwafikayo originates from the Yoruba language spoken in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. It is a compound name derived from the Yoruba words "Oluwa" meaning "God" or "Lord," and "fikayo" meaning "has brought joy" or "has brought happiness."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries, and their naming traditions often reflect their belief systems and values. Oluwafikayo is a name that conveys a sense of gratitude and joy, and it is often given to children as a way of expressing thanks to the divine for their arrival.
While there are no known historical references to the name Oluwafikayo in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is likely that the name has been in use among the Yoruba people for many generations.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Oluwafikayo is Oluwafikayo Adetunji, a Nigerian singer and songwriter who was born in 1987. He is known for his fusion of traditional Yoruba music with contemporary styles.
Another notable figure named Oluwafikayo is Oluwafikayo Sami, a Nigerian politician and member of the House of Representatives, who was born in 1974.
In the field of sports, Oluwafikayo Tomori is a Nigerian-born professional footballer who plays as a defender for AC Milan and the English national team. He was born in 1997.
In the realm of academia, Oluwafikayo Adegoke is a Nigerian professor of chemistry at the University of Ibadan. She has made significant contributions to the field of environmental chemistry and has published numerous research papers.
Oluwafikayo Akinrinade is a Nigerian actress and filmmaker who has appeared in several Nollywood productions. She was born in 1985 and is known for her versatile performances and commitment to promoting Nigerian culture through her art.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Oluwafikayo throughout history, and there are likely many more who have made their mark in various fields and spheres of influence.
People
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FAQ
Oluwafikayo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwafikayo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwafikayo 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Oluwafikayo a common name?
We classify Oluwafikayo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oluwafikayo most popular?
The single biggest year for Oluwafikayo was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwafikayo 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 Oluwafikayo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oluwafikayo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oluwafikayo 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 Oluwafikayo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oluwafikayo 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 Oluwafikayo 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 Oluwafikayo?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Oluwafikayo at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.