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Ayinde

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-YIN-day /ɑˈjɪn.deɪ/Medium

Meaning: A Yoruba name, Ayinde, understood as 'we gave praise (or sang praises) and he came' — a name of gratitude for a long-awaited son. A warm, meaningful name.Low

In 30 seconds: A three-beat name: Ayinde — 'we gave praise and he came' (said 'ah-YIN-day'). A Yoruba name of gratitude, which we note respectfully.
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Origin LowYoruba, Nigerian
MeaningA Yoruba name, Ayinde, understood as 'we gave praise (or sang praises) and he came' — a name of gratitude for a long-awaited son. A warm, meaningful name.
U.S. rank (2023)#10969 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 439

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719732023

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

Ayinde is a Yoruba name, 'we gave praise and he came'; a Yoruba name of gratitude, held with respect (said 'ah-YIN-day').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, Yoruba, and grateful.

Did you know? Ayinde is a Yoruba name meaning 'we gave praise and he came' — a name of thanksgiving for a long-awaited son (said 'ah-YIN-day').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Ayinde — Yoruba 'we gave praise and he came'

Variations

Ayinde

Nicknames

AyiInde

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayinde mean?

Ayinde is a Yoruba name meaning 'we gave praise and he came' — a name of gratitude for a long-awaited son.

How do you pronounce Ayinde?

It's said ah-YIN-day /ɑˈjɪn.deɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ayinde a boy or girl name?

Here Ayinde is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ayinde?

Ayinde is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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