Uyiosa
A Nigerian name meaning "This day or moment is precious".
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Uyiosa. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Uyiosa today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Uyiosa births was 2015 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Uyiosa. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Uyiosa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
2015
6 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2017 SSA rank
#12,134
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Uyiosa: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Uyiosa 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 Uyiosa 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 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Uyiosa
The name Uyiosa originates from the Edo people of southern Nigeria. It is a compound word derived from the Edo language, which combines the words "uyi" meaning "wealth" and "osa" meaning "born into". Thus, the name Uyiosa can be interpreted as "born into wealth" or "born to prosperity".
The Edo people have a rich cultural heritage dating back to the 13th century, when the powerful Benin Empire emerged in present-day southern Nigeria. The Edo language, also known as Bini, is a member of the Edoid branch of the Niger-Congo language family.
While the name Uyiosa has its roots in the Edo culture, it is not widely documented in ancient texts or historical records from the region. However, its etymology and meaning reflect the Edo people's values and aspirations for their children.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Uyiosa was Uyiosa Igiehon, a notable Edo chief who lived in the late 19th century. He played a significant role in the political affairs of the Benin Kingdom during that time.
Another prominent figure with the name Uyiosa was Uyiosa Obahiagbon, a Nigerian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007. Born in 1967, he was known for his eloquent speeches and advocacy for the rights of the Edo people.
In the realm of sports, Uyiosa Osawe was a Nigerian footballer who played as a striker for several clubs in Nigeria and abroad. Born in 1985, he represented the Nigerian national team in various international competitions.
Uyiosa Omogiate, born in 1972, is a Nigerian-American engineer and entrepreneur. He founded several successful technology companies and is known for his contributions to the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Uyiosa Edogbolu, born in 1980, is a Nigerian-British writer and poet. Her works often explore themes of identity, diaspora, and the experiences of women of African descent. She has published several critically acclaimed poetry collections and has been recognized with prestigious literary awards.
These individuals, spanning different professions and eras, exemplify the diversity and global reach of the name Uyiosa, carrying the essence of its Edo origin while transcending cultural boundaries.
People
Uyiosa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Uyiosa as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Uyiosa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Uyiosa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Uyiosa 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 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Uyiosa a common name?
We classify Uyiosa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Uyiosa most popular?
The single biggest year for Uyiosa was 2015, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Uyiosa is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Uyiosa a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Uyiosa 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.
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.