Is Oluwadarasimi a boy's or girl's name?

Oluwadarasimi is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 173 recorded births.

When was Oluwadarasimi most popular?

Oluwadarasimi reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 48 births that year. It is currently ranked #6083 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Oluwadarasimi?

Oluwadarasimi is currently ranked #6083 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 394 babies since 2008.

Oluwadarasimi

An uncommon Yoruba pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysYorubaRising fast

#6083▼ 1120in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Oluwadarasimi is a girl's and boy's baby name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria, meaning 'God has surrounded me with love' or 'God's love encompasses me,' combining Oluwa (God), dara (good, surrounded by goodness), and simi (rest me, comfort me).

Yoruba names like Oluwadarasimi express a complete theological statement about a child's relationship to God — they are prayers given permanent form. Though long, these names are deeply meaningful and often shortened to a nickname like Dara or Simi in daily use.

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Popularity Over Time

Oluwadarasimi has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Oluwadarasimi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	120	#5580	▼
2010s	262	#6838	▲
2000s	12	#17226	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(17 years, 2008–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Oluwadarasimi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	20	#6083	-7 (-25.9%)
2023	27	#4963	-6 (-18.2%)
2022	33	#4352	+9 (37.5%)
2021	24	#5362	+8 (50.0%)
2020	16	#7141	-2 (-11.1%)
2019	18	#6634	-24 (-57.1%)
2018	42	#3654	+7 (20.0%)
2017	35	#4201	-13 (-27.1%)
2016	48	#3366	+15 (45.5%)
2015	33	#4375	+4 (13.8%)
2014	29	#4864	+7 (31.8%)
2013	22	#5959	+7 (46.7%)
2012	15	#8115	0
2011	15	#8102	+10 (200.0%)
2010	5	#19108	0
2009	5	#19460	-2 (-28.6%)
2008	7	#14991	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Oluwadarasimi as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Oluwadarasimi has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 173 births since 2010.

#10594

Current rank

173

Total births

2015

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Oluwadarasimi be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Oluwadarasimi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #6083. As a boy's name, it ranks #10594.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2008–2024) · Methodology