The King is God
A traditional Yoruba name from West Africa, it expresses the theological belief that God is the ultimate sovereign. It is often given to children as a testament to divine authority and protection. In Yoruba culture, names beginning with 'Oba' (King) signify a connection to royalty or the divine.
Less common today
Obaloluwa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,057 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
