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Adetayo

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-deh-TAH-yoh /ˌɑː.dɛˈtɑː.joʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the Yoruba, 'the crown is worthy of joy' (ade, 'crown,' + a root of joy/worthiness) — a royal, joyful name. Carried respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A joyful Yoruba name: Adetayo means 'the crown is worthy of joy' (said 'ah-deh-TAH-yoh'). Royal and glad.
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningFrom the Yoruba, 'the crown is worthy of joy' (ade, 'crown,' + a root of joy/worthiness) — a royal, joyful name. Carried respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#12262 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719972023

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

Adetayo comes from the Yoruba, 'the crown is worthy of joy,' built on ade ('crown'). Like other Ade- names it speaks of royal honor, here paired with joy — and we note its heritage respectfully, rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-deh-TAH-yoh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, chiefly in Yoruba-heritage families. Rare, royal, and glad.

Did you know? Adetayo is Yoruba for 'the crown is worthy of joy,' built on ade ('crown') — a name of royalty and gladness, carried respectfully (said 'ah-deh-TAH-yoh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Adetayo — Yoruba 'the crown is worthy of joy' (ade, 'crown')

Variations

AdetayohAdetayòAdetai

Nicknames

AdeTayo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adetayo mean?

Adetayo is Yoruba for 'the crown is worthy of joy,' built on ade ('crown') — carried respectfully.

How do you pronounce Adetayo?

It's said ah-deh-TAH-yoh /ˌɑː.dɛˈtɑː.joʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Adetayo a boy or girl name?

Adetayo is used here as a boy's name; in Yoruba tradition Ade- names can suit either.

How popular is Adetayo?

Adetayo is rare in the U.S., carried chiefly in Yoruba-heritage families.

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