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Ayobami

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-yoh-BAH-mee /ɑː.joʊˈbɑː.mi/Medium

Meaning: Ayobami is a Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning 'joy is with me' or 'my joy has come', built on 'ayo' ('joy'). It celebrates happiness and blessing; we note the Yoruba heritage respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A joyful name: Ayobami means 'joy is with me' in Yoruba (said 'ah-yoh-BAH-mee'). Warm and celebratory.
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Origin MediumYoruba, Nigerian
MeaningAyobami is a Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning 'joy is with me' or 'my joy has come', built on 'ayo' ('joy'). It celebrates happiness and blessing; we note the Yoruba heritage respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12500 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 39

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720012024

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

Ayobami is a Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning 'joy is with me' or 'my joy has come', rooted in ayo ('joy'). It carries a sense of happiness and blessing, which we honor respectfully. A joyful, rooted pick (said 'ah-yoh-BAH-mee').

As a given name it appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, heritage-rooted, and joyful.

Did you know? Ayobami is a Yoruba name meaning 'joy is with me' — built on ayo ('joy') — a warm, celebratory choice from Nigeria we note respectfully (said 'ah-yoh-BAH-mee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Ayobami — Yoruba 'joy is with me'; respectful note

Variations

AyobameAyo

Nicknames

AyoBami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayobami mean?

Ayobami is a Yoruba name meaning 'joy is with me' or 'my joy has come', built on 'ayo' ('joy'). We note the heritage respectfully.

How do you pronounce Ayobami?

It's said ah-yoh-BAH-mee /ɑː.joʊˈbɑː.mi/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Ayobami a boy or girl name?

Ayobami is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Ayobami?

Ayobami is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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