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Simisola

Girl name · African

Meaningrest in wealth · Yoruba

Simisola is an African girl name meaning “rest in wealth”, 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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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Simisola has the name Sol hiding inside it.
  • GenerationSimisola peaked in 2018, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Simisola you'd meet today is about 7 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Simisola would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 200,000 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistorySimisola first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1992–2025

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About the name Simisola

Simisola is a girl name of African origin meaning “rest in wealth”. 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'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 Simisola

What does the name Simisola mean?

Simisola means “rest in wealth” and comes from Yoruba. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Odette (“wealth”), Aishwarya (“prosperity, wealth”), Sola (“wealth brings joy”) and Eniola (“person of wealth”).

What is the origin of the name Simisola?

Simisola 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 Simisola a boy or girl name?

Simisola is a girl name. In 2025, 8 US girls were named Simisola.

How popular is the name Simisola?

Simisola ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2018, when it reached #8,617. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,371 places.

What names are similar to Simisola?

If you like Simisola, you might also like Odette, Aishwarya, Sola and Eniola.

What should I know before naming my baby Simisola?

Simisola is an African girl name meaning “rest in wealth”, 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.