Olatunji
Meaningwealth awakens again · Yoruba
Olatunji is an African boy name meaning “wealth awakens again”, 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.
Did you know?
- Word funOlatunji doesn't repeat a single letter: 8 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Olatunji would score 15 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationOlatunji peaked in 1974, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Olatunji you'd meet today is about 51 years old.
- HistoryOlatunji first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
US births per million boys, 1974–2025
Similar names
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Olatunji
Olatunji is a boy name of African origin meaning “wealth awakens again”. 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 hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Olatunji
What does the name Olatunji mean?
Olatunji means “wealth awakens again” and comes from Yoruba.
What is the origin of the name Olatunji?
Olatunji 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 Olatunji a boy or girl name?
Olatunji is a boy name.
How popular is the name Olatunji?
Olatunji is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1998. It peaked at #5,227 in 1974, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Olatunji?
Olatunji is an African boy name meaning “wealth awakens again”, 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. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.