girl's name
Atinuke
ah-tee-NOO-kay (Yoruba)
- Origin Yoruba
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 50
Atinuke is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2007 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Atinuke is a name of Yoruba origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2013, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Atinuke 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 | 3 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Atinuke?
In 2025, Atinuke was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Atinuke 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 Atinuke
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Atinuke Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Atinuke over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Atinuke
- Yoruba ah-tee-NOO-kay
Sibling Names for Atinuke
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Atinuke — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Atinuke
How popular is the name Atinuke?
In 2025, Atinuke was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Atinuke a girl's or a boy's name?
Atinuke is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Atinuke?
Atinuke has 4 syllables.
When was Atinuke most popular?
Atinuke peaked in 2013, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Atinuke a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Atinuke currently ranks #6,551 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.