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Fikayo

♂ Boy

Pronounced fee-KAH-yoh /fiˈkɑː.joʊ/Medium

Meaning: Fikayo is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, generally a short form of names like Oluwafikayomi, meaning 'add to my joy' or 'God has added to my joy.' It carries Yoruba heritage and is noted here respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A Yoruba name: Fikayo means 'add to my joy' (said 'fee-KAH-yoh').
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Origin MediumYoruba, Nigerian
MeaningFikayo is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, generally a short form of names like Oluwafikayomi, meaning 'add to my joy' or 'God has added to my joy.' It carries Yoruba heritage and is noted here respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12863
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Fikayo is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, generally a short form of Oluwafikayomi, 'God has added to my joy.' Yoruba names often carry such blessings and hopes. Noted here with respect (said 'fee-KAH-yoh').

In the U.S. it is rare, familiar to some through footballer Fikayo Tomori. Rare, joyful, and warm.

Did you know? Fikayo, a Yoruba name from Nigeria, carries 'add to my joy' — often short for Oluwafikayomi — a warm blessing name noted here respectfully (said 'fee-KAH-yoh').
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References — Fikayo — Yoruba (Nigeria); 'add to my joy'

Variations

FikayomiFikayoh

Nicknames

FikKayo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fikayo mean?

Fikayo is a Yoruba name meaning 'add to my joy,' often short for Oluwafikayomi.

How do you pronounce Fikayo?

It's said fee-KAH-yoh /fiˈkɑː.joʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Fikayo a boy or girl name?

Here Fikayo is used as a boy's name; in Yoruba use it can be unisex, which we note.

How popular is Fikayo?

Fikayo is a rare name in the U.S.

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