Omolara
Meaninga child is family · Yoruba
Omolara is an African girl name meaning “a child is family”, 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: Omolara has the name Lara hiding inside it.
- GenerationOmolara peaked in 2000, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Omolara you'd meet today is about 25 years old.
- HistoryOmolara first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
US births per million girls, 1985–2025
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About the name Omolara
Omolara is a girl name of African origin meaning “a child is family”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2000s, 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 girl names
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Unisex name: Zuri · beautiful
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Girl name: Zahra · radiant, bright
- Girl name: Imani · faith
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
- Girl name: Luisa · famous warrior
Questions about the name Omolara
What does the name Omolara mean?
Omolara means “a child is family” and comes from Yoruba. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Julian (“of the Julius family”), Juliette (“of the Julius family”), Julia (“of the Julius family”) and Juliana (“of the Julius family”).
What is the origin of the name Omolara?
Omolara is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Yoruba. Other African names to consider are Layla (“night”), Zuri (“beautiful”), Aisha (“alive”) and Amber (“amber resin”).
Is Omolara a boy or girl name?
Omolara is a girl name.
How popular is the name Omolara?
Omolara is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #9,874 in 2000, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Omolara?
If you like Omolara, you might also like Julian, Juliette, Julia and Juliana.
What should I know before naming my baby Omolara?
Omolara is an African girl name meaning “a child is family”, 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.