Olushola

Olushola is a boy's name of African origin meaning “The prominent one creates wealth.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Olushola at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
“The prominent one creates wealth”

About the name Olushola

Olushola belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “The prominent one creates wealth” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Olushola first appears in Social Security records in 1982. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7073 in 1982, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 16 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Olushola in US records

First recorded (US)
1982
Best US rank
#7073 in 1982
Peak year
1989
Total since 1880
16

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Olushola mean?

Olushola means “The prominent one creates wealth” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Olushola a boy or girl name?

Olushola is a boy name.

What origin is the name Olushola?

Olushola comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Olushola?

Olushola first appears in US records in 1982. Its best-ever ranking was #7073 in 1982, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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