Ifeoluwa
Meaninglove of God · Yoruba
Ifeoluwa is an African gender-neutral name meaning “love of 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.
Did you know?
- Word funIfeoluwa doesn't repeat a single letter: 8 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Ifeoluwa would score 14 points, thanks largely to the F (worth 4).
- GenerationIfeoluwa peaked in 2018, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Ifeoluwa you'd meet today is about 7 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ifeoluwa would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 178,571 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryIfeoluwa first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
- Boy or girlIfeoluwa truly works for either: 56% of the 16 babies named Ifeoluwa in 2025 were girls, the rest boys.
US births per million girls, 1999–2025
US births per million boys, 2001–2025
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About the name Ifeoluwa
Ifeoluwa is a gender-neutral name of African origin meaning “love of God”. 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'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 Ifeoluwa
What does the name Ifeoluwa mean?
Ifeoluwa means “love of God” and comes from Yoruba. Names built around “love” 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 Nayeli (“possibly I love you”), Amanda (“worthy of love”), Love (“love”) and Eros (“love”).
What is the origin of the name Ifeoluwa?
Ifeoluwa 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 Ifeoluwa a boy or girl name?
Both. Ifeoluwa is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls: in 2025, 56% of US babies named Ifeoluwa were girls and 44% 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 Ifeoluwa?
Ifeoluwa ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2018, when it reached #5,454. Over the last five years it has slipped 4,257 places.
What names are similar to Ifeoluwa?
If you like Ifeoluwa, you might also like Nayeli, Amanda, Love and Eros.
What should I know before naming my baby Ifeoluwa?
Ifeoluwa is an African gender-neutral name meaning “love of 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.