Worthy to be praised
A traditional Yoruba name from Nigeria, it expresses gratitude and religious devotion. The name is composed of the elements 'Oluwa' (Lord/God) and 'toyin' (worthy of praise or worship).
Less common today
Oluwatoyin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,301 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nigerian Olympic sprinter
American civil rights activist
Award-winning Nigerian film actress and director
