Olamide
Meaningmy wealth has come · Yoruba
Olamide is an African boy name meaning “my wealth has come”, 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.
Did you know?
- Word funOlamide doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- GenerationOlamide peaked in 2015, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Olamide you'd meet today is about 10 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Olamide would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 285,714 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryOlamide first shows up in US birth records in 1986, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 39 years since.
US births per million boys, 1992–2025
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About the name Olamide
Olamide is a boy name of African origin meaning “my wealth has come”. With 3 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 Olamide
What does the name Olamide mean?
Olamide means “my wealth has come” 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 Olamide?
Olamide 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 Olamide a boy or girl name?
Olamide is a boy name. In 2025, 6 US boys were named Olamide.
How popular is the name Olamide?
Olamide ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2015, when it reached #4,545. Over the last five years it has slipped 3,193 places.
What names are similar to Olamide?
If you like Olamide, you might also like Otto, Otis, Eniola and Pluto.
What should I know before naming my baby Olamide?
Olamide is an African boy name meaning “my wealth has come”, 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.