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