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Ayooluwa

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-yaw-oh-LOO-wah /ɑː.jɔː.oʊˈluː.wɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Yoruba Ayooluwa, 'joy of God; God's joy' (ayo, 'joy,' + Oluwa, 'God; the Lord') - a name of gladness and faith, noted here with respect.Medium

In 30 seconds: A joyful Yoruba name: Ayooluwa means 'joy of God' (said 'ah-yaw-oh-LOO-wah'). Faith-filled and warm.
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningFrom the Yoruba Ayooluwa, 'joy of God; God's joy' (ayo, 'joy,' + Oluwa, 'God; the Lord') - a name of gladness and faith, noted here with respect.
U.S. rank (2024)#11054 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 16

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420132024

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

Ayooluwa comes from the Yoruba for 'joy of God; God's joy,' pairing ayo ('joy') with Oluwa ('the Lord'). It carries deep faith and gladness, noted here with respect - rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-yaw-oh-LOO-wah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Nigerian and Yoruba families. Rare, joyful, and faith-filled.

Did you know? Ayooluwa is Yoruba for 'joy of God' - ayo ('joy') joined with Oluwa ('God; the Lord') - a name of gladness and faith, which we note with respect (said 'ah-yaw-oh-LOO-wah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Ayooluwa — Yoruba 'joy of God'; ayo + Oluwa

Variations

AyooluwaAyooluwaseunAyo

Nicknames

AyoLuwa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayooluwa mean?

Ayooluwa is Yoruba for 'joy of God' - ayo ('joy') plus Oluwa ('God; the Lord').

How do you pronounce Ayooluwa?

It's said ah-yaw-oh-LOO-wah /ɑː.jɔː.oʊˈluː.wɑː/ - five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Ayooluwa a boy or girl name?

Ayooluwa is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ayooluwa?

Ayooluwa is a rare name in the U.S.

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