Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Temidayo since 2003
Babies named Temidayo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Temidayo's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 18 |
| 2010s | 16 | 47 |
| 2020s | 5 | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Temidayo entered U.S. records in 2003 and has since seen modest but steady use, never ranking higher than its peak position of 12,008 in the most recent data. With approximately 1 in 341,615 babies receiving the name in 2025, it remains a rare but growing choice among parents seeking a distinctive Yoruba name with a joyful meaning. The name's trajectory is stable, reflecting a consistent if small number of families selecting it each year. While not associated with any single U.S. state more than others (its top states list is empty), Temidayo carries strong cultural ties to Nigeria and the Yoruba diaspora, where it is a familiar and well-loved name.
Temidayo is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, derived from the elements "temi" (mine) and "ayọ" (joy). It is a common given name among Yoruba-speaking people, often reflecting the parents' gratitude for a child's birth. The name is frequently given as a shortened form of longer Yoruba praise names, though it stands alone as a complete name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Temi, Dayo
Sibling names for Temidayo
Names that share Temidayo's style, for a brother or sister.
