boy's name
Afolabi
ah-foh-LAH-bee (Yoruba)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 7
- Births on record 57
Afolabi is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2013 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2009, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Afolabi Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 9 |
How Popular Is Afolabi?
In 2024, Afolabi was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Afolabi Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Afolabi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Afolabi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Afolabi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Afolabi
- Yoruba ah-foh-LAH-bee
Sibling Names for Afolabi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Afolabi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Afolabi
How popular is the name Afolabi?
In 2024, Afolabi was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Afolabi a girl's or a boy's name?
Afolabi is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Afolabi?
Afolabi has 4 syllables.
When was Afolabi most popular?
Afolabi peaked in 2009, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.