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Wuraola

woo-rah-OH-lah /wuːˈraʊ.la/ Yoruba

At a glance

In short
Wuraola is a Yoruba name meaning Gold of Wealth, symbolizing prosperity. Pronounced woo-rah-OH-lah, it offers a rich cultural heritage for girls.
U.S. rank 2025
#13,208 of girl names (outside the top 1,000)
Babies in 2025
6 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#12,243 in 2022
First recorded
2019

Meaning of Wuraola

Wuraola is a beautiful and meaningful name of Yoruba origin, primarily given to girls. Pronounced as woo-rah-OH-lah (/wuːˈraʊ.la/), this name carries a rich cultural heritage and significance. In the Yoruba language, "Wuraola" translates to "Gold of Wealth," symbolizing prosperity and value. A common variation of this name is Wura, which retains the essence while offering a shorter, more casual option. While not widely used in the United States, Wuraola has seen occasional use, with 7 occurrences in 2022 ranking it at 12,227th place among newborn names. This unique and melodious name is perfect for parents looking to honor their Yoruba roots or simply seeking an elegant and culturally rich name for their daughter.

How to pronounce Wuraola

Yoruba

Popularity of Wuraola in the U.S.

Wuraola was the #13,208 girl name in the U.S. in 2025, with 6 babies. It peaked at #12,243 in 2022. It first appears in the records in 2019.

Bar and line chart: Wuraola in the U.S., 2019–2025. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 7 in 2022 and 6 in 2025. Line: rank among girl names, peak #12,243 in 2022, #13,208 in 2025.
  • Girls named Wuraola (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2019–2025. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2019⁠–⁠2025 3 rows
Wuraola: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2025613,208back (not recorded in 2023–2024)
2022712,243back (not recorded in 2020–2021)
2019515,539new

Notable people named Wuraola

  • Wuraola Esan was a Nigerian teacher, feminist and politician who served as the Iyalode of Ibadan.