Ayo
Ayo first appears in US records in 1973. It peaked in 2021, when 12 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ayo popular?
Rising Ayo has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 38 | |
| 2000s | 23 | |
| 1990s | 19 | |
| 1980s | 11 | |
| 1970s | 22 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ayo mean?
Ayo means “joy” in Yoruba.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayo mean?
Ayo means Joy. Ayo means “joy” in Yoruba.
What is the origin of the name Ayo?
Ayo is of Yoruba origin.
How do you pronounce Ayo?
Ayo is pronounced “AH-yoh.”
Is Ayo a boy or a girl name?
Ayo is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Ayo a popular name right now?
Ayo has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
When was the name Ayo most popular?
Ayo was most popular in 2021, when about 12 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names go well with Ayo?
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