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Efosa

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-FOH-sah /ɛˈfoʊ.sə/Medium

Meaning: From the Edo (Benin, Nigeria) language, Efosa is read as 'prosperity; wealth; God's blessing.' A warm name of abundance and gratitude.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Nigerian name: Efosa means 'prosperity; wealth; blessing' (said 'eh-FOH-sah'). Grateful and bright.
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Origin MediumNigerian
MeaningFrom the Edo (Benin, Nigeria) language, Efosa is read as 'prosperity; wealth; God's blessing.' A warm name of abundance and gratitude.
U.S. rank (2024)#11266 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 78

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319932024

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

Efosa is an Edo (Nigerian) name meaning 'prosperity; wealth; blessing.' It reads as a grateful, hopeful name of abundance — rare in the U.S., cherished in Benin (said 'eh-FOH-sah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in Nigerian families. Rare, grateful, and warm.

Did you know? Efosa comes from the Edo language of Benin, Nigeria, read as 'prosperity; wealth; God's blessing' — a warm name of abundance and gratitude (said 'eh-FOH-sah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Efosa — Edo/Nigerian 'prosperity; blessing'

Variations

EfeEfosaaOsaefo

Nicknames

EfeOsa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Efosa mean?

Efosa is an Edo (Nigerian) name meaning 'prosperity; wealth; God's blessing.'

How do you pronounce Efosa?

It's said eh-FOH-sah /ɛˈfoʊ.sə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Efosa a boy or girl name?

Efosa is a boy's name.

How popular is Efosa?

Efosa is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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