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Abayomi

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-bah-YOH-mee /ɑ.bɑˈjoʊ.mi/Medium

Meaning: Abayomi is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, generally translated as 'born to bring joy' or 'brought joy,' a name traditionally given to a child who arrives as a source of gladness for the family.Medium

In 30 seconds: Abayomi is a Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning 'born to bring joy.' It saw quiet, steady use in the U.S. from the early 1970s, peaking in 1977 (said ah-bah-YOH-mee).
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Origin MediumYoruba, Nigerian
MeaningAbayomi is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, generally translated as 'born to bring joy' or 'brought joy,' a name traditionally given to a child who arrives as a source of gladness for the family.
U.S. rank (2017)#10782 ↗ Rising
2017 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 221

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719722017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Abayomi comes from the Yoruba language of southwestern Nigeria, generally translated as 'born to bring joy' or 'brought joy,' reflecting the Yoruba custom of choosing names that describe a child's meaning to the family. Its use in the U.S. reflects the broader adoption of West African given names, particularly from the 1970s onward.

It has stayed a rare but steady heritage name in America, given to only about eighteen boys a year at its peak in 1977, with continued scattered use into the 2010s.

Did you know? Abayomi follows the Yoruba tradition of naming a child for the joy or circumstance their birth brings to the family, a naming pattern shared with names like Bayo and Yomi.
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Abayomi — Yoruba name meaning 'born to bring joy'

Variations

BayoYomi

Nicknames

BayoYomi

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If you like Abayomi…

Yomi— another Yoruba short form sharing the 'joy' sense
Ayodele— shares the Yoruba 'joy has come home' theme
Aderemi— a similarly popular pick
Adeyemi— echoes that soft -mi sound
Ayobami— another Nigerian name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abayomi mean?

It is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, generally translated as 'born to bring joy' or 'brought joy.'

How do you pronounce Abayomi?

It is said ah-bah-YOH-mee /ɑ.bɑˈjoʊ.mi/, four syllables with the stress on the third.

Is Abayomi a boy or girl name?

Abayomi is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Abayomi?

It has stayed a rare but steady heritage name in the United States since the 1970s, never becoming common.

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