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Damilola

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Pronounced dah-mee-LOH-lah /dɑː.miˈloʊ.lɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Yoruba Damilola, understood as 'wealth (or prosperity) comes to me' or 'bless me with wealth' — where 'ola' means wealth or honor. A warm Nigerian name of blessing.Low

In 30 seconds: A joyful Yoruba name: Damilola means 'wealth comes to me' (said 'dah-mee-LOH-lah'). Warm and blessing-rich.
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningFrom the Yoruba Damilola, understood as 'wealth (or prosperity) comes to me' or 'bless me with wealth' — where 'ola' means wealth or honor. A warm Nigerian name of blessing.
U.S. rank (2023)#13832 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 194

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519892023

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

Damilola is a Yoruba name from southwestern Nigeria, where 'ola' (wealth, honor) anchors many names of blessing. It is understood as 'wealth comes to me' or 'bless me with prosperity,' a warm wish for a cherished child. It reads joyful, blessing-rich, and warm (said 'dah-mee-LOH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Nigerian families. Rare, joyful, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Damilola is a Yoruba name meaning 'wealth (or prosperity) comes to me,' built on 'ola,' wealth or honor — a name of blessing and gratitude (said 'dah-mee-LOH-lah').
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References — Damilola — Yoruba 'wealth comes to me'; handled respectfully

Variations

DamilonlaDamilareDami

Nicknames

DamiLola

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Damilola mean?

Damilola is Yoruba for 'wealth (or prosperity) comes to me,' built on 'ola,' meaning wealth or honor.

How do you pronounce Damilola?

It's said dah-mee-LOH-lah /dɑː.miˈloʊ.lɑː/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Damilola a boy or girl name?

Damilola is used here as a girl's name; in Yoruba it can be given to either.

How popular is Damilola?

Damilola is rare in the U.S., found mainly in Nigerian families.

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