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Olajuwon
BoyMeaning of Olajuwon: Yoruba: 'wealth has become great'
Olajuwon is a boy's name most strongly associated with Yoruba naming. It has 8 letters and 4 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8781st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#8781
8 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
641
First recorded 1983 · peak 1994
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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