Atinuke

Atinuke is a girl's name of African origin meaning “cherished or nurtured from the womb.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2025.

Atinuke at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
African
Meaning
“cherished or nurtured from the womb”

About the name Atinuke

Atinuke belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “cherished or nurtured from the womb” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Atinuke first appears in Social Security records in 2007. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #17966 in 2007, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Atinuke in US records

First recorded (US)
2007
Best US rank
#17966 in 2007
Peak year
2007
Total since 1880
5

Atinuke in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#3262 in 2001
Babies named Atinuke in 2025
3
Total since 1996
45

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Atinuke mean?

Atinuke means “cherished or nurtured from the womb” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Atinuke a boy or girl name?

Atinuke is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Atinuke?

Atinuke comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Atinuke?

Atinuke first appears in US records in 2007. Its best-ever ranking was #17966 in 2007, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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