Fiyinfoluwa
Meaninggive glory to God · Yoruba
Fiyinfoluwa is an African gender-neutral name meaning “give glory to God”, 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. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Fiyinfoluwa would score 23 points, thanks largely to the F (worth 4). A high-scoring name!
- GenerationFiyinfoluwa peaked in 2017, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Fiyinfoluwa you'd meet today is about 8 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Fiyinfoluwa would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 322,581 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryFiyinfoluwa first shows up in US birth records in 2004, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Boy or girlFiyinfoluwa truly works for either: 50% of the 10 babies named Fiyinfoluwa in 2025 were boys, the rest girls.
US births per million girls, 2004–2025
US births per million boys, 2011–2025
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About the name Fiyinfoluwa
Fiyinfoluwa is a gender-neutral name of African origin meaning “give glory to God”. With 5 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, 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. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:African names
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Questions about the name Fiyinfoluwa
What does the name Fiyinfoluwa mean?
Fiyinfoluwa means “give glory to God” and comes from Yoruba. Names built around “God” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Theodore (“gift of God”), Elijah (“my God is Yahweh”), Isabella (“God is my oath”) and Mateo (“gift of God”).
What is the origin of the name Fiyinfoluwa?
Fiyinfoluwa is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Yoruba. Other African names to consider are Layla (“night”), Zuri (“beautiful”), Aisha (“alive”) and Cairo (“the victorious”).
Is Fiyinfoluwa a boy or girl name?
Both. Fiyinfoluwa is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls: in 2025, 50% of US babies named Fiyinfoluwa were girls and 50% were boys. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
How popular is the name Fiyinfoluwa?
Fiyinfoluwa ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2017, when it reached #10,689. Over the last five years it has slipped 2,800 places.
What names are similar to Fiyinfoluwa?
If you like Fiyinfoluwa, you might also like Theodore, Elijah, Isabella and Mateo.
What should I know before naming my baby Fiyinfoluwa?
Fiyinfoluwa is an African gender-neutral name meaning “give glory to God”, 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. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.