Rising since 2016, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Ayomi since 2015
Babies named Ayomi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s | 107 |
Meaning & origin
Ayomi is a rare modern girls' name first recorded in U.S. data in 2015, ranking 4,987 in 2025. Its rarity is underscored by its 1-in-61,818 birth frequency that year. The name has shown a rising trajectory since 2016, with its peak year to date in 2024. Ayomi's origins are debated: it may be a Yoruba name meaning 'my joy has arrived' (as a variant of Ayomide) or a Japanese name with various kanji meanings. Given its recent emergence and diverse possible roots, the name represents a contemporary global borrowing, appearing in the U.S. without strong ties to any one culture. No top states were recorded, suggesting even distribution among few births.
Ayomi is a name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of the Yoruba name Ayomide, which translates to 'my joy has arrived' or 'joy has come.' Alternatively, Ayomi can be a Japanese name composed of elements like 'aya' (walk or beautiful) and 'mi' (beautiful, ocean), among other kanji combinations. The name has been used in the United States since at least 2015, showing modern adoption.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ayo, Yomi
Variants: Ayomide
Sibling names for Ayomi
Names that share Ayomi's style, for a brother or sister.
