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Temidayo

♂ Boy

Pronounced teh-mee-DAH-yoh /ˌtɛ.miˈdɑː.joʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Yoruba name (Nigeria), 'mine has become joy; my own has turned to joy' — a name of gladness and gratitude. Often shortened to Dayo. Warm and bright.Low

In 30 seconds: A joyful Yoruba name: Temidayo means 'mine has become joy' (said 'teh-mee-DAH-yoh'). Warm and bright.
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningA Yoruba name (Nigeria), 'mine has become joy; my own has turned to joy' — a name of gladness and gratitude. Often shortened to Dayo. Warm and bright.
U.S. rank (2023)#10682 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 85

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220032023

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

Temidayo is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, 'mine has become joy,' worn with warmth and often shortened to Dayo. It is rare in the U.S. (said 'teh-mee-DAH-yoh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Nigerian families. Rare, joyful, and warm.

Did you know? Temidayo is a Yoruba name meaning 'mine has become joy; my own has turned to joy' — a name of gladness, often shortened to Dayo (said 'teh-mee-DAH-yoh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Temidayo — Yoruba; 'mine has become joy'

Variations

TemidayorTemmidayoTemidayoh

Nicknames

TemiDayo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Temidayo mean?

Temidayo is Yoruba for 'mine has become joy.'

How do you pronounce Temidayo?

It's said teh-mee-DAH-yoh /ˌtɛ.miˈdɑː.joʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Temidayo a boy or girl name?

Temidayo is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Temidayo?

Temidayo is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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