Oluwatumininu
A girl's name of Yoruba origin with 18 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Oluwatumininu hit its peak of 8 births in 2016, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Today, Oluwatumininu reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Oluwatumininu is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Oluwatumininu is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, where names frequently take the form of full sentences honoring God. The name contains the element Oluwa meaning "God" (specifically the Yoruba supreme deity), making the full name a devotional expression meaning roughly "God has given me joy" or "God has filled me with happiness."
Yoruba names carry profound cultural and spiritual weight — they are not merely labels but declarations about a child's relationship with the divine. Oluwatumininu is among the longer names in this tradition, and families who use it often pair it with a shorter nickname for daily use. It is a name that carries a blessing in every syllable.
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Oluwatumininu is built from 13 letters and 7 syllables — a longer structure that creates presence and allows for natural nickname formation. Within the Yoruba naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Oluwatumininu creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Oluwatumininu has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2011.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18 | #16410 | — |
The Story of Oluwatumininu
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Oluwatumininu is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Oluwatumininu are most likely born between 2011 and 2017.
How rare is Oluwatumininu?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Oluwatumininu is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2011, peaked in the 2010s with 18 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2011–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | #17782 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12595 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18852 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2011–2017