Oreoluwa

Oreoluwa is a unisex name of African origin meaning “a gift from God.” In 2024 it was given to 20 babies in the United States.

Oreoluwa at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
African
Meaning
“a gift from God”

About the name Oreoluwa

Oreoluwa belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “a gift from God” — 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, Oreoluwa first appears in Social Security records in 1999 and has been given to 425 babies since 1880, including 20 in 2024.

Oreoluwa in US records

First recorded (US)
1999
Babies named Oreoluwa in 2024
20
Total since 1880
425

Oreoluwa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Oreoluwa in 2025
18
Total since 1996
400

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Oreoluwa mean?

Oreoluwa means “a gift from God” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Oreoluwa a boy or girl name?

Oreoluwa is a unisex name. In 2024, 20 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Oreoluwa?

Oreoluwa comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Oreoluwa?

Oreoluwa is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1999 and has been given to 425 babies since 1880.

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