unisex name
Ibukunoluwa
ee-boo-koon-oh-LOO-wah (Yoruba)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 6
- Letters 11
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 236
Ibukunoluwa is a unisex name with 6 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 62% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2023 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2009, when 14 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 131,735 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 6 syllables, with the stress on syllable 5.
Ibukunoluwa 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 | 12 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 23 |
How Popular Is Ibukunoluwa?
In 2025, Ibukunoluwa was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Ibukunoluwa 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 Ibukunoluwa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ibukunoluwa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ibukunoluwa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ibukunoluwa
- Yoruba ee-boo-koon-oh-LOO-wah
Sibling Names for Ibukunoluwa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ibukunoluwa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ibukunoluwa
How popular is the name Ibukunoluwa?
In 2025, Ibukunoluwa was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Ibukunoluwa a girl's or a boy's name?
Ibukunoluwa is used for both girls and boys. About 62% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Ibukunoluwa?
Ibukunoluwa has 6 syllables.
When was Ibukunoluwa most popular?
Ibukunoluwa peaked in 2009, when 14 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Ibukunoluwa a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ibukunoluwa currently ranks #5,299 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.