Abimbola
Meaningborn into wealth · Yoruba
Abimbola is an African girl name meaning “born into wealth”, with Yoruba roots. Yoruba names often tell a story, such as the circumstances of a child's birth or a family's hopes. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Word funAbimbola starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Abimbola would score 14 points.
- GenerationAbimbola peaked in 1977, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Abimbola you'd meet today is about 48 years old.
- HistoryAbimbola first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
US births per million girls, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Abimbola
Abimbola is a girl name of African origin meaning “born into wealth”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
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Questions about the name Abimbola
What does the name Abimbola mean?
Abimbola means “born into wealth” and comes from Yoruba. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Odette (“wealth”), Aishwarya (“prosperity, wealth”), Sola (“wealth brings joy”) and Eniola (“person of wealth”).
What is the origin of the name Abimbola?
Abimbola is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Yoruba. Other African names to consider are Layla (“night”), Zuri (“beautiful”), Aisha (“alive”) and Amber (“amber resin”).
Is Abimbola a boy or girl name?
Abimbola is a girl name.
How popular is the name Abimbola?
Abimbola is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #6,892 in 1977, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Abimbola?
If you like Abimbola, you might also like Odette, Aishwarya, Sola and Eniola.
What should I know before naming my baby Abimbola?
Abimbola is an African girl name meaning “born into wealth”, with Yoruba roots. Yoruba names often tell a story, such as the circumstances of a child's birth or a family's hopes. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.