Unisex · #6,694 in 2026

Olamide

Ọlámidé is a unisex given name of Yoruba origin meaning "a combination of prestige, success and wealth has arrived".

Current Rank
#6,694
Peak Rank
#4,542 (2015)
Total Babies
316
5-Yr Trend
+5%
👧 Girl peak #6,711 (306 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,542 (316 total)
👦As Boy Name
1992
First Year
2026
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#4542
Peak Rank
316
Total Count
31
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1986
First Year
2024
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#6711
Peak Rank
306
Total Count
32
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Olamide

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Ọlámidé is a unisex given name of Yoruba origin meaning "a combination of prestige, success and wealth has arrived".

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The Story of Olamide

As a girl name

Olamide first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1986, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 18 Olamides were born — ranking #6,711 that year. As of 2026, Olamide ranks #12,120 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 306 Olamides have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Olamide first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1992, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 21 Olamides were born — ranking #4,542 that year. As of 2026, Olamide ranks #6,694 for boys with 12 births, gradually rising (+5%). In total, more than 316 Olamides have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Olamide

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Olamide Adedeji (born 1989), Nigerian hip hop artist
  • Olamide Brown (born 1986), British doctor and businesswoman
  • Olamide David (2001–2016), Nigerian child actor
  • Olamide Faison (born 1983), American actor and singer
  • Olamide Shodipo (born 1997), Irish footballer
  • Olamide Zaccheaus (born 1997), American football player

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Names that sound like Olamide

Phonetically similar names — useful when Olamide is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Allanite
  • Alamode
  • Elamite
  • Alana
  • Oland
  • Polyamide
  • Planted
  • Slammed
  • Slanted
  • Clamored
  • Elimate
  • Clammed

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Olamide

What does the name Olamide mean?
Ọlámidé is a unisex given name of Yoruba origin meaning "a combination of prestige, success and wealth has arrived".
How popular is Olamide in 2026?
In 2026, Olamide ranks #6,694 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.
When was Olamide most popular?
Olamide reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #4,542 that year with 21 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Olamide most popular?
Olamide has historically been most popular in Texas, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Olamide.
Is Olamide a unisex name?
Yes — Olamide is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 49% of Olamides assigned female and 51% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Olamide?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Olamide include Snyder, Leyland, Jomari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Olamide

Olamide is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 316 births in the dataset. Olamide's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #4,542. Use the chart and map above to compare Olamide's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.