Oluwafunmilayo
A girl's name of Yoruba origin with 38 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Oluwafunmilayo, you're looking at a name that fewer than 38 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, approachable ending gives Oluwafunmilayo a flowing quality that carries well in both casual and formal settings.
Oluwafunmilayo is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Oluwafunmilayo is a girl's baby name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria, meaning 'God gave me joy' or 'God has given me happiness.' The name is composed of Oluwa (God, Lord), fun (gave to), mi (me), and layo (joy, happiness). It is one of the classic Yoruba theophoric names — names that express gratitude to God — and is most famously associated with Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the pioneering Nigerian feminist and activist.
Oluwafunmilayo is a name that is a sentence, a prayer, and a celebration all at once — chosen by families who want their daughter's name to carry a complete meaning.
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In the American context, Oluwafunmilayo is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1999–2023). Its Yoruba roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 38 total births, Oluwafunmilayo exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Oluwafunmilayo has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1999.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 20 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 6 | — |
| 1990s | 6 | — |
The Story of Oluwafunmilayo
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Oluwafunmilayo is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Oluwafunmilayo are most likely born between 2007 and 2023.
How rare is Oluwafunmilayo?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Oluwafunmilayo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1999, peaked in the 2010s with 20 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 1999–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | #14706 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15118 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12454 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16027 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15272 |
| 1999 | 6 | #13963 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1999–2023