At a glance
- In short
- Atinuke is a beautiful and unique Yoruba name for baby girls, carrying a sense of strength and femininity.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2007 (#17,636)
- Babies in 2007
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- First recorded
- 2007 (the only year on record)
Meaning of Atinuke
Atinuke is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. Its origin can be traced back to the Yoruba language, spoken mainly in Nigeria. In Yoruba, Atinuke is pronounced as ah-tee-NOO-kay (/ɑːˈtiːnuːkeɪ/). This name carries a sense of strength and femininity, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name that stands out. While not widely popular, Atinuke continues to gain recognition as parents explore more diverse naming options. Despite its rarity, this name has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States, with five occurrences recorded in 2007 (ranked 17632). With its exotic sound and rich cultural heritage, Atinuke is sure to make any little girl feel special and unique.
How to pronounce Atinuke
Yoruba
- Pronounced ah-tee-NOO-kay /ɑːˈtiːnuːkeɪ/
Popularity of Atinuke in the U.S.
Atinuke appears in the records for the U.S. only in 2007, ranked #17,636 with 5 babies.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale)
Year-by-year table, 2007 1 row
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 17,636 | new |
Notable people named Atinuke
- Atinuke is a Nigerian-born children's author and storyteller who shares traditional African folktales.
- Atinuke Olusola Adebanji is a Nigerian academic and the first female professor of statistics in Ghana.