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