Oluwatimilehin
MeaningGod supports me · Yoruba
Oluwatimilehin is an African boy name meaning “God supports me”, 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.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Oluwatimilehin would score 22 points, thanks largely to the W (worth 4). A high-scoring name!
- GenerationOluwatimilehin peaked in 2014, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Oluwatimilehin you'd meet today is about 11 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Oluwatimilehin would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryOluwatimilehin first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2000–2025
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About the name Oluwatimilehin
Oluwatimilehin is a boy name of African origin meaning “God supports me”. With 7 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.
Origin:African names
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Questions about the name Oluwatimilehin
What does the name Oluwatimilehin mean?
Oluwatimilehin means “God supports me” and comes from Yoruba. Names built around “God” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Theodore (“gift of God”), Elijah (“my God is Yahweh”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Elias (“my God is Yahweh”).
What is the origin of the name Oluwatimilehin?
Oluwatimilehin 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 Oluwatimilehin a boy or girl name?
Oluwatimilehin is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Oluwatimilehin.
How popular is the name Oluwatimilehin?
Oluwatimilehin ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2014, when it reached #4,866.
What names are similar to Oluwatimilehin?
If you like Oluwatimilehin, you might also like Theodore, Elijah, Mateo and Elias.
What should I know before naming my baby Oluwatimilehin?
Oluwatimilehin is an African boy name meaning “God supports me”, 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.