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Tiwatope

♀ Girl

Pronounced tee-wah-TOH-peh /ˌtiː.wɑːˈtoʊ.peɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Yoruba Tiwatope (Omotiwatope), read as 'ours is worthy of much praise/thanks to God'. Known via singer Tiwa Savage. A name of gratitude.Low

In 30 seconds: A grateful Yoruba name: Tiwatope reads as 'worthy of much thanks to God' (said 'tee-wah-TOH-peh').
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningFrom Yoruba Tiwatope (Omotiwatope), read as 'ours is worthy of much praise/thanks to God'. Known via singer Tiwa Savage. A name of gratitude.
U.S. rank (2025)#17061 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 140

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820142025

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

The girl's name Tiwatope comes from Yoruba, read as 'worthy of much praise/thanks to God'. It is known via singer Tiwa Savage. In the U.S. it is rare and heritage-rich (said 'tee-wah-TOH-peh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, grateful, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Tiwatope is a Yoruba name of gratitude — read as 'ours is worthy of much praise to God' — and is the fuller name behind Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage (said 'tee-wah-TOH-peh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Tiwatope — Yoruba 'worthy of much praise to God'; via Tiwa Savage

Variations

OmotiwatopeTiwaTope

Nicknames

TiwaTope

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tiwatope mean?

Tiwatope is a Yoruba name read as 'worthy of much praise/thanks to God'.

How do you pronounce Tiwatope?

It's said tee-wah-TOH-peh /ˌtiː.wɑːˈtoʊ.peɪ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Tiwatope a boy or girl name?

Tiwatope is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Tiwatope?

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

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