How Many People Are Named Abiola?

Complete statistics for the name Abiola: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Abiola
Very Rare
Yoruba

Abiola means 'supplanter' in Yoruba, making it a name rich with historical significance. Only 229 people named Abiola live in the US today, with just 1 in 1,442,838 Americans bearing this very rare female name. The majority, 60%, are under 30, giving Abiola a decidedly modern vibe.

~334
Living in US
1 in 992,363
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Yoruba
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Determined Courageous Strong
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, indicating that those named Abiola might be destined to achieve great things through their ability to inspire and lead others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

102,436
Worldwide Bearers
#9,965
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
94,897
🇬🇧 England
1,715
🇧🇯 Benin
1,505
🇺🇸 United States
1,055
🇹🇬 Togo
907
🇬🇾 Guyana
579
🇵🇱 Poland
424
🇬🇭 Ghana
393
🇹🇿 Tanzania
154
🇨🇦 Canada
136

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
49 (21%)
♀ Female
180 (79%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
140
Would be under 30 (60%)
93
Would be 30–60 (40%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 233 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
69
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Abiola Through the Generations

Abiola, a name that carries the weight of history and culture, has seen its peak popularity in the US in 2006 with 14 births. Today, the name is predominantly found among younger generations, with 140 individuals under 30 years old. This trend suggests that Abiola is becoming increasingly popular among new parents, reflecting a shift towards embracing diverse and meaningful names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Abiola

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Abiola's Yoruba roots

📄 About the Name Abiola

How Many People Have the Name Abiola?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 334 people in the United States currently share the name Abiola. That works out to roughly 1 in every 992,363 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Abiola a Common or Rare Name?

Abiola is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Abiola Mean?

Abiola means "supplanter" and comes from Yoruba origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Abiola in SSA data, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.

When Was Abiola Most Popular?

The name Abiola reached peak popularity in 2006, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Abiola?

Approximately 334 people named Abiola live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 334. That works out to roughly 1 in 992,363 Americans.

Is Abiola a rare name?

Abiola is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 992,363 Americans has this name.

What does the name Abiola mean?

Abiola means "supplanter" and comes from Yoruba origins.

Is Abiola more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 21% of people named Abiola are male and 79% are female.

When was Abiola most popular?

Abiola peaked in 2006 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US334
All-Time Births334
1 in X1 in 992,363
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2006
World Rank#9,965
Male %21%
Female %79%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.