Wealth surrounds me
A traditional Yoruba name meaning 'wealth surrounds me' or 'honor surrounds me.' It is composed of the elements 'ola' (wealth, honor) and 'yinka' (surrounds me). The name reflects the family's status or the joy and prosperity the child brings to the household.
Less common today
Olayinka isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,227 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nigerian-born doctor and social activist
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