Ewaoluwa
A girl's name of Yoruba origin with 54 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Ewaoluwa is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2012 to 2022, Ewaoluwa has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Ewaoluwa is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ewaoluwa is a girl's baby name of Yoruba origin, from the Yoruba phrase meaning 'beauty belongs to God' or 'God's character is beautiful,' combining ewa (beauty, character) and oluwa (God, Lord).
A name that carries profound spiritual significance in Yoruba-speaking West Africa, Ewaoluwa reflects the tradition of embedding faith and gratitude directly into a child's name — a gift of meaning they carry for life.
EtymologyShow more
Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Ewaoluwa is rooted in the Yoruba tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2012 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Ewaoluwa’s rarity (54 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ewaoluwa has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2012.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 15 | #15983 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 39 | #14356 | — |
The Story of Ewaoluwa
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Ewaoluwa is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Ewaoluwa are most likely born between 2012 and 2022.
How rare is Ewaoluwa?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ewaoluwa is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2012, peaked in the 2010s with 39 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Ewaoluwa by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(9 years, 2012–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #16072 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16012 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15866 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12876 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11759 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14922 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17377 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13629 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15571 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ewaoluwa a boy's or girl's name?
When was Ewaoluwa most popular?
How popular is the name Ewaoluwa?
Explore More
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2012–2022