Oladele
Meaningwealth arrives home · Yoruba
Oladele is an African boy name meaning “wealth arrives home”, 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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- Hidden namesLook closely: Oladele has the name Adele hiding inside it.
- GenerationOladele peaked in 1990, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Oladele you'd meet today is about 35 years old.
- HistoryOladele first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
US births per million boys, 1990–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Oladele
Oladele is a boy name of African origin meaning “wealth arrives home”. 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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Questions about the name Oladele
What does the name Oladele mean?
Oladele means “wealth arrives home” and comes from Yoruba. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Dele (“arrives home”).
What is the origin of the name Oladele?
Oladele 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 Oladele a boy or girl name?
Oladele is a boy name.
How popular is the name Oladele?
Oladele is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1990. It peaked at #8,117 in 1990, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Oladele?
If you like Oladele, you might also like Dele.
What should I know before naming my baby Oladele?
Oladele is an African boy name meaning “wealth arrives home”, 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.