Olumide
Meaningmy lord has come · Yoruba
Olumide is an African boy name meaning “my lord 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 funOlumide doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- GenerationOlumide peaked in 1982, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Olumide you'd meet today is about 43 years old.
- HistoryOlumide first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
US births per million boys, 1977–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Olumide
Olumide is a boy name of African origin meaning “my lord has come”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, 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
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Olumide
What does the name Olumide mean?
Olumide means “my lord has come” and comes from Yoruba. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Dominic (“of the Lord”), Griffin (“strong lord”), Adonis (“lord”) and Kyrie (“lord”).
What is the origin of the name Olumide?
Olumide 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 Olumide a boy or girl name?
Olumide is a boy name.
How popular is the name Olumide?
Olumide is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #5,003 in 1982, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Olumide?
If you like Olumide, you might also like Dominic, Griffin, Adonis and Kyrie.
What should I know before naming my baby Olumide?
Olumide is an African boy name meaning “my lord 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.