Tiaraoluwa
A Yoruba name meaning "the crown is from God."
Name Census estimates that about 238 living Americans carry the first name Tiaraoluwa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tiaraoluwa today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiaraoluwa births was 2020 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiaraoluwa. 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.
People living today
238
~ 1 in 1,440,144 Americans
Peak year
2020
41 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,117
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Tiaraoluwa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiaraoluwa from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 150 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tiaraoluwa 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 Tiaraoluwa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tiaraoluwas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Maryland, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Tiaraoluwa, while Georgia, New Jersey, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tiaraoluwa
Tiaraoluwa is a given name of Nigerian origin, derived from the Yoruba language spoken predominantly in southwestern Nigeria. The name is a combination of two Yoruba words: "Tiara," meaning "crown" or "ornamental headpiece," and "Oluwa," meaning "lord" or "God." Together, Tiaraoluwa can be interpreted as "God's Crown" or "The Crown of God."
The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage dating back centuries, and their naming traditions often reflect their beliefs, values, and aspirations. In Yoruba culture, names are seen as more than just labels; they carry profound meanings and are believed to influence the child's character and destiny.
While the exact origin of the name Tiaraoluwa is uncertain, it likely emerged within the Yoruba community in the late 19th or early 20th century, during a period of increased cultural awareness and pride. The name's meaning reflects the Yoruba belief in the divine and the importance placed on spiritual guidance and protection.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tiaraoluwa can be found in the writings of Reverend Samuel Johnson, a Yoruba historian who documented Yoruba culture and traditions in the late 19th century. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the first person to bear this name, as written records from that time period can be scarce or incomplete.
Historically, the name Tiaraoluwa has been borne by several notable individuals, including:
1. Tiaraoluwa Adeshina (born 1962), a Nigerian politician and former member of the Federal House of Representatives.
2. Tiaraoluwa Ogunbiyi (1920-1995), a renowned Yoruba artist and sculptor known for his intricate wood carvings depicting Yoruba deities and cultural scenes.
3. Tiaraoluwa Adebayo (born 1978), a Nigerian-American educator and author who has written several children's books celebrating African culture and traditions.
4. Tiaraoluwa Akinwande (1935-2009), a Nigerian academic and linguist who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Yoruba language.
5. Tiaraoluwa Babatunde (born 1971), a Nigerian-British fashion designer whose collections have been showcased at major international fashion weeks.
While these are just a few examples, the name Tiaraoluwa has been carried through generations, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and spiritual beliefs of the Yoruba people. Its meaning resonates with the idea of divine blessing and protection, reflecting the deep-rooted connection between the Yoruba and their deities.
People
Tiaraoluwa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tiaraoluwa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tiaraoluwa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiaraoluwa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 238 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiaraoluwa 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 1,440,144 US residents.
Is Tiaraoluwa a common name?
We classify Tiaraoluwa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 239 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiaraoluwa most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiaraoluwa was 2020, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiaraoluwa is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tiaraoluwa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiaraoluwa 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.
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.