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Kayode

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-YOH-day /kaˈjoʊ.deɪ/Medium

Meaning: A Yoruba name, 'he brought joy' or 'he brings happiness', celebrating the joy a child brings. A heritage name we note respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A joyful name: Kayode means 'he brought joy' in Yoruba (said 'kah-YOH-day'). A heritage name noted respectfully.
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningA Yoruba name, 'he brought joy' or 'he brings happiness', celebrating the joy a child brings. A heritage name we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2025)#12984 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 203

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219732025

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

Kayode is a Yoruba name of Nigeria, meaning 'he brought joy' or 'he brings happiness'. Like many Yoruba names it carries a full statement of gratitude and hope. A heritage name we note respectfully. A warm three-beat pick (said 'kah-YOH-day').

It is common among Yoruba families and rare in the wider U.S. Rare here, joyful, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Kayode is a Yoruba name meaning 'he brought joy', celebrating the happiness a child brings — a heritage name we note respectfully (said 'kah-YOH-day').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Kayode — Yoruba 'he brought joy'

Variations

KayodéKaiyode

Nicknames

KayYode

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kayode mean?

Kayode is a Yoruba name meaning 'he brought joy' or 'he brings happiness'.

How do you pronounce Kayode?

It's said kah-YOH-day /kaˈjoʊ.deɪ/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kayode a boy or girl name?

Kayode is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Kayode?

Kayode is rare in the wider U.S. and common among Yoruba families.

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