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Akinola

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How to Pronounce Akinola

Pronounced ah-kee-NOH-lah /ˌɑː.kiˈnoʊ.lɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Yoruba, 'valour (or bravery) is wealth' (akin, 'valour; brave one,' + ola, 'wealth; honor'). A name of courage and honor, carried respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A proud Yoruba name: Akinola means 'valour is wealth' (said 'ah-kee-NOH-lah'). Brave and honored.
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningFrom the Yoruba, 'valour (or bravery) is wealth' (akin, 'valour; brave one,' + ola, 'wealth; honor'). A name of courage and honor, carried respectfully.
U.S. rank (2017)#12319 ↘ Falling
2017 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 20

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719922017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Akinola comes from the Yoruba of West Africa, 'valour (or bravery) is wealth,' built from akin ('brave one') and ola ('wealth; honor'). It reads as a proud name of courage and dignity, and we note its heritage respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-kee-NOH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, chiefly in Yoruba-heritage families. Rare, brave, and honored.

Did you know? Akinola is Yoruba for 'valour is wealth,' joining akin ('brave one') with ola ('wealth; honor') — a name of courage and dignity, carried respectfully (said 'ah-kee-NOH-lah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Akinola — Yoruba 'valour is wealth' (akin + ola)

Variations

AkinlabiAkinwoleAkinolah

Nicknames

AkinOla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Akinola mean?

Akinola is Yoruba for 'valour (or bravery) is wealth,' from akin ('brave one') and ola ('wealth') — carried respectfully.

How do you pronounce Akinola?

It's said ah-kee-NOH-lah /ˌɑː.kiˈnoʊ.lɑː/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Akinola a boy or girl name?

Akinola is a boy's name.

How popular is Akinola?

Akinola is rare in the U.S., carried chiefly in Yoruba-heritage families.

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