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Olamide

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-lah-MEE-deh /oʊ.lɑˈmi.dɛ/Medium

Meaning: From the Yoruba (Nigerian), 'my wealth/prosperity has come; my riches have arrived' (ola, 'wealth; honour', + mi, 'my', + de, 'has come')Low

In 30 seconds: My wealth/prosperity has come: Olamide is Yoruba. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oh-lah-MEE-deh').
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Origin LowYoruba
MeaningFrom the Yoruba (Nigerian), 'my wealth/prosperity has come; my riches have arrived' (ola, 'wealth; honour', + mi, 'my', + de, 'has come')
U.S. rank (2025)#11636 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 298

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519922025

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

Olamide comes from the Yoruba (Nigerian), 'my wealth/prosperity has come; my riches have arrived' (ola, 'wealth; honour', + mi, 'my', + de, 'has come'). A lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-lah-MEE-deh'; nickname Ola).

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, my-wealth-has-come at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Olamide means 'my wealth/prosperity has come; my riches have arrived' in Yoruba (ola, 'wealth; honour', + mi, 'my', + de, 'has come') — lyrical and classic (said 'oh-lah-MEE-deh').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Olamide — Yoruba etymology

Variations

OlamiideOla

Nicknames

Ola

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Olamide mean?

Olamide is Yoruba for 'my wealth/prosperity has come; my riches have arrived'.

How do you pronounce Olamide?

It's said oh-lah-MEE-deh /oʊ.lɑˈmi.dɛ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Olamide a boy or girl name?

Olamide is a boy's name here (used for both sexes in Yoruba families).

How popular is Olamide?

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

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