Yomi

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Pronounced YOH-mee /ˈjoʊ.mi/Medium

Meaning: A Yoruba short form of longer names built on ayo, 'joy' — for example Ayomide or Oluyomi — carrying the sense of joy and rejoicing. In Yoruba use Yomi is unisex and leans to boys, which we note honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: Two bright beats of Yoruba joy: Yomi shortens names built on ayo, 'joy' (said 'YOH-mee'). Unisex and boy-leaning, which we note.

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Origin MediumYoruba, Nigerian

MeaningA Yoruba short form of longer names built on ayo, 'joy' — for example Ayomide or Oluyomi — carrying the sense of joy and rejoicing. In Yoruba use Yomi is unisex and leans to boys, which we note honestly.

U.S. rank (2024)#13385 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 55

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Yomi is a Yoruba short form drawn from longer names built on ayo, 'joy' — Ayomide, Oluyomi and their kin, each a small sentence of thanksgiving. In Yoruba naming it serves for either sex and leans to boys, which we note honestly. Short, warm and joyful (said 'YOH-mee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., carried mostly by Nigerian families. Rare, heritage-rich, and bright.

Did you know? Yoruba names are sentences in miniature — Ayomide means 'my joy has come'. Yomi is the affectionate short form, unisex and boy-leaning in Nigeria, which we note (said 'YOH-mee').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Yomi — Yoruba short form of ayo-'joy' names; unisex, boy-leaning

Variations

AyomiYomíOluyomi

Nicknames

YoMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yomi mean?

Yomi is a Yoruba short form of names built on ayo, 'joy' — so it carries the sense of joy and rejoicing.

How do you pronounce Yomi?

It's said YOH-mee /ˈjoʊ.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yomi a boy or girl name?

In Yoruba use Yomi is unisex and leans to boys. It is used here for a girl, which we note plainly.

How popular is Yomi?

Yomi is a rare name for girls in the U.S.