What does Adeola mean?
A Yoruba name combining ade ('crown, royalty') and ola ('wealth, honour'), i.e. 'crown of wealth/honour.' It stands alone or heads longer compounds.
What does Ayo mean?
Ayo means “joy” in Yoruba.
Adeola vs Ayo
Which is more popular?
Adeola and Ayo are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Adeola | Ayo | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Crown of wealth/honour | Joy |
| Origin | yoruba | Yoruba |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Pronunciation | ah-deh-OH-lah | AH-yoh |
| Syllables | 4 | 2 |
| First appeared | 0 | 1973 |
| Peak year | 2001 (15) | 2021 (12) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Adeola
Ayo
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Adeola | Ayo |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 47 | 42 |
| 2010s | 106 | 38 |
| 2000s | 98 | 23 |
| 1990s | 95 | 19 |
| 1980s | 69 | 11 |
| 1970s | 10 | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Adeola or Ayo more popular?
Adeola and Ayo are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Adeola and Ayo?
Adeola means Crown of wealth/honour (yoruba origin), while Ayo means Joy (Yoruba origin).
Which name is older, Adeola or Ayo?
In US records, Adeola first appears in 0 and Ayo in 1973, so Adeola has the longer recorded history.