unisex name
Olayinka
oh-lah-YIN-kah (Yoruba)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 168
Olayinka is a unisex name with 4 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 62% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2018 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1984, when 11 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Olayinka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Olayinka?
In 2018, Olayinka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Olayinka Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Olayinka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Olayinka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Olayinka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Olayinka
- Yoruba oh-lah-YIN-kah
Sibling Names for Olayinka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Olayinka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Olayinka
How popular is the name Olayinka?
In 2018, Olayinka was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Olayinka a girl's or a boy's name?
Olayinka is used for both girls and boys. About 62% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Olayinka?
Olayinka has 4 syllables.
When was Olayinka most popular?
Olayinka peaked in 1984, when 11 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.