unisex name
Oreoluwa
oh-reh-oh-LOO-wah (Yoruba)
- Origin Yoruba
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 5
- Letters 8
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 881
Oreoluwa is a unisex name with 5 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 66% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 15 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Oreoluwa is a name of Yoruba origin.
- Peaked in 2016, when 36 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 221,043 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1999.
- 5 syllables, with the stress on syllable 4.
Oreoluwa 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 | 9 |
| 2000s | 129 |
| 2010s | 225 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 78 |
How Popular Is Oreoluwa?
In 2025, Oreoluwa was given to 15 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Oreoluwa 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 Oreoluwa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Oreoluwa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Oreoluwa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Oreoluwa
- Yoruba oh-reh-oh-LOO-wah
Sibling Names for Oreoluwa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Oreoluwa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Oreoluwa
How popular is the name Oreoluwa?
In 2025, Oreoluwa was given to 15 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Oreoluwa a girl's or a boy's name?
Oreoluwa is used for both girls and boys. About 66% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Oreoluwa?
Oreoluwa has 5 syllables.
When was Oreoluwa most popular?
Oreoluwa peaked in 2016, when 36 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Oreoluwa a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Oreoluwa currently ranks #2,623 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.