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Olajuwon

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-lah-JOO-wahn /o.lɑˈdʒu.wɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Yoruba (Nigeria) — variously 'wealth/honor is at the top; being wealthy/honorable is the highest'; borne by the basketball great Hakeem OlajuwonLow

In 30 seconds: Wealth/honor is at the top: Olajuwon is Yoruba. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oh-lah-JOO-wahn').
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Origin LowYoruba
MeaningFrom the Yoruba (Nigeria) — variously 'wealth/honor is at the top; being wealthy/honorable is the highest'; borne by the basketball great Hakeem Olajuwon
U.S. rank (2025)#9469 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 641

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419832025

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

Olajuwon comes from the Yoruba (Nigeria) — variously 'wealth/honor is at the top; being wealthy/honorable is the highest'; borne by the basketball great Hakeem Olajuwon. A lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-lah-JOO-wahn').

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian and African American families. Rare, wealth-is-at-the-top at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Olajuwon is Yoruba, variously 'wealth/honor is at the top; the pinnacle of success' — borne by the basketball great Hakeem Olajuwon — a lyrical, storied name (said 'oh-lah-JOO-wahn').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Olajuwon — Yoruba etymology

Variations

OlajuwonOlawuyi

Nicknames

Ola

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Olajuwon mean?

Olajuwon is Yoruba, variously 'wealth/honor is at the top; the pinnacle of success'; borne by Hakeem Olajuwon.

How do you pronounce Olajuwon?

It's said oh-lah-JOO-wahn /o.lɑˈdʒu.wɑn/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Olajuwon a boy or girl name?

Olajuwon is a boy's name.

How popular is Olajuwon?

Olajuwon is a very rare name in the U.S.

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