Ayomi

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Ayomi Pronunciation

Ayomi is pronounced ah-YOH-mee /ɑˈjoʊ.mi/Medium

Meaning: From Yoruba ayo, 'joy', plus mi, 'my/me' — 'my joy'; also a Japanese name, 'walk/step of beauty'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: My joy: Ayomi is Yoruba for 'my joy' — and a Japanese name. Warm, bright, and lovely.

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Origin MediumYoruba, Japanese

MeaningFrom Yoruba ayo, 'joy', plus mi, 'my/me' — 'my joy'; also a Japanese name, 'walk/step of beauty'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4893 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 100

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Ayomi comes from Yoruba ayo, 'joy', plus mi, 'my' — 'my joy' — and overlaps a Japanese name (variously 'walk/step of beauty'; routes layered, which we note). A warm, bright name.

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian and Japanese families. Rare, my-joy at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Ayomi means 'my joy' in Yoruba (ayo + mi) — and is also a Japanese name (often 'walk/step of beauty'); a warm, cross-cultural name.

Overall data confidence 65%

References — Ayomi — routes layered

Variations

AyomideAyumi

Nicknames

Ayo

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Virtue Japanese Yoruba

If you like Ayomi…

Ayomide— a fellow Ayo- joy name

Amani— another warm cross-cultural name

Akemi— shares Ayomi's Japanese roots

Kayomi— lands in the same popularity range

Mayumi— shares the -mi ending

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ayomi?

Ayomi is pronounced ah-YOH-mee (/ɑˈjoʊ.mi/). Press play above to hear Ayomi said aloud.

How do you say Ayomi?

Ayomi is said ah-YOH-mee (/ɑˈjoʊ.mi/). Press play above to hear Ayomi said aloud.

What does the name Ayomi mean?

Ayomi is Yoruba for 'my joy', and a Japanese name; the routes are layered.

Is Ayomi a boy or girl name?

Ayomi is a girl's name.

How popular is Ayomi?

Ayomi is a rare name in the U.S.