Ifeoluwa
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Ifeoluwa is a Yoruba name meaning “love of God”. It is a uncommon name, primarily used for boys, with 82.84% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Ifeoluwa
Ifeoluwa is a beautiful and meaningful name of Yoruba (African) origin, widely used in Nigeria and among the Yoruba diaspora. In the Yoruba language, names often carry significant spiritual or situational meanings. Ifeoluwa is composed of the elements Ife, meaning "love," and Oluwa, meaning "God." Therefore, Ifeoluwa translates profoundly to "Love of God" or "God's love." This name encapsulates a deep sense of faith, divine affection, and gratitude. It is a testament to the strong spiritual connection within Yoruba culture and is cherished for its blessed and hopeful message, reflecting a beloved child as a gift from God.
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Gender Usage of the Name Ifeoluwa
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Ifeoluwa is primarily used as a name for boys. Approximately 82.84% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Ifeoluwa
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Ifeoluwa is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 1.34M births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 53K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 231K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.01M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Ifeoluwa ranked #5,076 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #3,166 in 2024 — a drop of 1,910 places. Ifeoluwa is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #503 in 2001. Its lowest recorded position was #8,560 in 2014. Over the last 7 years (2018–2025) the name rose 2242 places (from #7,318 to #5,076).
Name StyleMethodology
Ifeoluwa is classified as Vintage Boy Names because its historical peak was 2004, followed by a decline to 0% of that peak and a recent recovery to 7x the preceding level.Characteristics of the Name Ifeoluwa
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 5 syllables — Five-or-more-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 8 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- I — Boy Names Starting with I
- Ends with
- a — Boy Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Ifeoluwa consists of a lengthy five-syllable sequence, yielding a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic. Its phonetic weight reflects the profound cultural stature of the Yoruba people. The complex stress patterns give the name a rhythmic, ceremonial presence.
Middle Names For Ifeoluwa
Middle names used with IfeoluwaMethodology
Ifeoluwa is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Ifeoluwa Samuel · Ifeoluwa Joshua · Ifeoluwa Simon
Middle name suggestions for IfeoluwaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Ifeoluwa is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Ifeoluwa David · Ifeoluwa Devon · Ifeoluwa Dylan · Ifeoluwa Derek · Ifeoluwa Dewey. View all 140 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Ifeoluwa
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Isaac · Isaiah · Ivan · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Ifeoluwa Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joshua · Noah · Elijah · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Chukwuemeka · Olaoluwa · Adeoluwa · View all 67 names
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How to Spell Ifeoluwa in ASL
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