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Iyanuoluwa

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Pronounced ee-yah-noo-oh-LOO-wah /i.jɑ.nu.oˈlu.wɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Yoruba iyanu ('miracle, wonder') and Oluwa ('the Lord, God') — 'the miracle of God'. It is a devotional name given in thanksgiving, and we note its religious weight with respect.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Yoruba name of thanksgiving: Iyanuoluwa means 'the miracle of God' (said 'ee-yah-noo-oh-LOO-wah').
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningFrom Yoruba iyanu ('miracle, wonder') and Oluwa ('the Lord, God') — 'the miracle of God'. It is a devotional name given in thanksgiving, and we note its religious weight with respect.
U.S. rank (2024)#14124 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 95

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820092024

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

Iyanuoluwa combines the Yoruba iyanu, 'miracle, wonder', with Oluwa, 'the Lord'. Names of this shape are among the most common in Yoruba families, each a small statement of faith. Long on the page, it flows easily in speech (said 'ee-yah-noo-oh-LOO-wah').

It is very rare for girls in the U.S. and familiar among Yoruba families worldwide. Devotional, melodic, and grand.

Did you know? Iyanuoluwa says outright what many Yoruba names imply: this child is God's miracle. Oluwa means 'the Lord', and names built on it are given in gratitude — we note that religious weight with respect.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Iyanuoluwa — Yoruba iyanu ('miracle') + Oluwa ('the Lord')

Variations

IyanuIyanuoluwaAyanuoluwa

Nicknames

IyanuYanuLulu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iyanuoluwa mean?

Iyanuoluwa is Yoruba for 'the miracle of God' — iyanu, 'miracle', with Oluwa, 'the Lord'.

How do you pronounce Iyanuoluwa?

It's said ee-yah-noo-oh-LOO-wah /i.jɑ.nu.oˈlu.wɑ/ — six syllables, with the beat on LOO.

Is Iyanuoluwa a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Iyanuoluwa?

Iyanuoluwa is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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