Oluwajoba
The glory of God returns.
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Oluwajoba. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Oluwajoba today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oluwajoba births was 2016 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oluwajoba. 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 Oluwajoba with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oluwajoba. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2016
10 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2016 SSA rank
#7,999
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Oluwajoba: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwajoba 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 Oluwajoba 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 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Oluwajoba
The name Oluwajoba has its origins in the Yoruba language, spoken primarily in southwestern Nigeria and parts of neighboring countries like Benin and Togo. It is a compound name, combining two words: "Oluwa," which means "Lord" or "God," and "joba," which means "hire" or "employ." Thus, the name can be interpreted to mean "the hired one of God" or "the one employed by God."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries, and their naming traditions often reflect their beliefs and values. Many Yoruba names incorporate references to deities, virtues, or significant life events. Oluwajoba is no exception, as it suggests a connection to the divine and a sense of divine purpose or calling.
While the exact origins of the name are difficult to pinpoint, it is likely that Oluwajoba has been in use among the Yoruba people for several centuries. The name does not appear to have any direct mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures, but its components – Oluwa and joba – have roots in the Yoruba language and culture.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Oluwajoba. One of the earliest recorded examples is Oluwajoba Akinola (1932-2018), a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist who founded the Oluwajoba Akinola Foundation, which supports education and healthcare initiatives in Nigeria.
Another prominent figure with this name is Oluwajoba Ogunlola (1940-2021), a Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist who played a significant role in the country's transition to democracy in the late 20th century. He served as the chairman of the Transition Monitoring Group, which oversaw the 1999 general elections in Nigeria.
In the realm of sports, Oluwajoba Adekuoroye (born 1994) is a Nigerian wrestler who has won numerous international competitions, including a gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and a silver medal at the 2019 World Wrestling Championships.
Oluwajoba Ogunfiditimi (born 1982) is a Nigerian-American writer and educator who has published several works of fiction and non-fiction exploring themes of identity, culture, and diaspora experiences.
Lastly, Oluwajoba Ogunlana (born 1971) is a Nigerian-British architect and urban designer who has worked on numerous high-profile projects in the United Kingdom and abroad, including the redevelopment of King's Cross in London.
These individuals, spanning different fields and generations, exemplify the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried the name Oluwajoba throughout history.
People
Oluwajoba + last name combinations
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FAQ
Oluwajoba: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oluwajoba?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oluwajoba 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Oluwajoba a common name?
We classify Oluwajoba as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oluwajoba most popular?
The single biggest year for Oluwajoba was 2016, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oluwajoba 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 Oluwajoba in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oluwajoba a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oluwajoba 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 Oluwajoba still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oluwajoba 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 Oluwajoba 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 Oluwajoba?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.