Gender: Unisex
Origin: Yoruba
Pronunciation: bo-la-jee, /bəˈlɑːdʒi/, B AA L AH JH IY
Popularity Rank: #11,384
Means 'wake up to wealth' in Yoruba language. This name is commonly given to both boys and girls in Nigeria.
The name Bolaji is of Yoruba origin. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Bolaji is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, United Kingdom, and 22 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: bo-la-jee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /bəˈlɑːdʒi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B AA L AH JH IY
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Bolaji is recorded 4,302 times globally, ranking it as the 11,384th most common name worldwide.
Bolaji is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 3,935 occurrences, making it the 337th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Bolaji is found among 1 in every 295 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #337 | 1 : 295 |
| United States of America | #12,755 | 1 : 12,307 |
| United Kingdom | #6,136 | 1 : 5,594 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Bolaji from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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