Holding steady, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Ayodeji since 1986
Babies named Ayodeji per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Ayodeji, a Yoruba name meaning 'Joy has become my crown,' has been recorded in U.S. Social Security data since 1986, first appearing when the name entered the national registry. In 2025 it ranked 5608, with approximately 1 in 106,755 boys receiving the name, reflecting its presence but relative rarity. The name reached its peak rank of 5608 in that same year, and its trajectory has been stable, indicating consistent but modest popularity. While it does not have a concentration in any specific U.S. state, Ayodeji carries deep cultural resonance within the Nigerian diaspora and is often chosen to honor heritage and express familial joy.
Ayodeji is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, composed of 'ayo' (joy) and 'deji' (has become my crown). It is a name given to express gratitude for a child's arrival, reflecting the cultural importance of names as statements of family experience. The name has remained in steady use among Yoruba-speaking communities and has seen growing adoption in the diaspora since the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ayo, Deji, Jay
Sibling names for Ayodeji
Names that share Ayodeji's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Abimbola, Folake, Oluwaseun, Temitope, Yewande, Anjolaoluwa, Ifeoluwa, Inioluwa, Ireoluwa, Oluwadarasimi, Oluwanifemi, Oluwatoni, Temiloluwa, Teniola, Iyanuoluwa, Jadesola, Moyinoluwa, Oyinkansola, Tiwatope, Tolulope
Brothers: Ayotunde, Babajide, Oluwafemi, Toluwani, Oladapo, Iremide, Olaoluwa, Oluwaseyi, Ademide, Adetokunbo, Obaloluwa, Oluwademilade, Temitayo
