unisex name
Oluwaseyi
oh-loo-wah-SEH-yee (English)
- Origin Yoruba
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 5
- Letters 9
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 568
Oluwaseyi is a unisex name with 5 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 30% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Oluwaseyi is a name of Yoruba origin.
- Peaked in 2005, when 22 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1994.
- 5 syllables, with the stress on syllable 4.
Oluwaseyi Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 148 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 21 |
How Popular Is Oluwaseyi?
In 2024, Oluwaseyi was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Oluwaseyi 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 Oluwaseyi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Oluwaseyi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Oluwaseyi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Oluwaseyi
- English oh-loo-wah-SEH-yee
Sibling Names for Oluwaseyi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Oluwaseyi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Oluwaseyi
How popular is the name Oluwaseyi?
In 2024, Oluwaseyi was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Oluwaseyi a girl's or a boy's name?
Oluwaseyi is used for both girls and boys. About 30% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Oluwaseyi?
Oluwaseyi has 5 syllables.
When was Oluwaseyi most popular?
Oluwaseyi peaked in 2005, when 22 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Oluwaseyi a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Oluwaseyi currently ranks #3,155 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.