Adeola
Meaningcrown of wealth · Yoruba
Adeola is an African boy name meaning “crown of 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Word funAdeola starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
- GenerationAdeola peaked in 1986, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Adeola you'd meet today is about 39 years old.
- HistoryAdeola first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
US births per million boys, 1986–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Adeola
Adeola is a boy name of African origin meaning “crown of wealth”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, 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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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
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- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Adeola
What does the name Adeola mean?
Adeola means “crown of wealth” and comes from Yoruba. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Otto (“wealth”), Otis (“wealth, fortune”), Eniola (“person of wealth”) and Pluto (“wealth”).
What is the origin of the name Adeola?
Adeola is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Yoruba. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Adeola a boy or girl name?
Adeola is a boy name, though a few girls are given it too each year.
How popular is the name Adeola?
Adeola is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2022. It peaked at #5,926 in 1986, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Adeola?
If you like Adeola, you might also like Otto, Otis, Eniola and Pluto.
What should I know before naming my baby Adeola?
Adeola is an African boy name meaning “crown of 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 simple to spell and say, 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.