What does Ayo mean?
Ayo means “joy” in Yoruba.
What does Damilola mean?
A Yoruba sentence-name meaning roughly 'bless/enrich me with wealth,' from da mi l'ola. Used for either sex and often clipped to Dami or Lola.
Ayo vs Damilola
Which is more popular?
Ayo and Damilola are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Ayo | Damilola | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Joy | Bless me with wealth |
| Origin | Yoruba | yoruba |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Pronunciation | AH-yoh | dah-mee-LOH-lah |
| Syllables | 2 | 4 |
| First appeared | 1973 | 0 |
| Peak year | 2021 (12) | 2005 (13) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Rising | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ayo
Damilola
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ayo | Damilola |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 42 | 21 |
| 2010s | 38 | 75 |
| 2000s | 23 | 69 |
| 1990s | 19 | 29 |
| 1980s | 11 | 5 |
| 1970s | 22 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ayo or Damilola more popular?
Ayo and Damilola are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Ayo and Damilola?
Ayo means Joy (Yoruba origin), while Damilola means Bless me with wealth (yoruba origin).
Which name is older, Ayo or Damilola?
In US records, Ayo first appears in 1973 and Damilola in 0, so Damilola has the longer recorded history.