Afolabi
Meaningborn into wealth · Yoruba
Afolabi is an African boy 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Afolabi would score 12 points, thanks largely to the F (worth 4).
- GenerationAfolabi peaked in 1994, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Afolabi you'd meet today is about 31 years old.
- HistoryAfolabi first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Afolabi
Afolabi is a boy name of African origin meaning “born into wealth”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. 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
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- Unisex name: Zaire · river
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Questions about the name Afolabi
What does the name Afolabi mean?
Afolabi means “born into 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 Afolabi?
Afolabi 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 Afolabi a boy or girl name?
Afolabi is a boy name.
How popular is the name Afolabi?
Afolabi is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2013. It peaked at #8,800 in 1994, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Afolabi?
If you like Afolabi, you might also like Otto, Otis, Eniola and Pluto.
What should I know before naming my baby Afolabi?
Afolabi is an African boy 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 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.