Holding steady.
Popularity of Temitayo since 1984
Babies named Temitayo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2001, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Temitayo's real moment was 2016.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 | 19 |
| 2000s | 23 | 33 |
| 2010s | 6 | 31 |
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Temitayo is a Yoruba name with a clear and joyful meaning: 'mine is joy.' First recorded in U.S. data in 1993, it has remained a relatively rare choice, never appearing in the top 1000 rankings. The name saw its highest usage in 2016, which marks its peak year in the available data. Its trajectory is stable, indicating a consistent but modest number of babies receiving the name each year. While it does not have a strong presence in any particular U.S. state, it is more common in areas with larger Nigerian diaspora communities. As a unisex name, it carries equal appeal for both boys and girls, reflecting the Yoruba tradition where many names are gender-neutral.
Temitayo is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, derived from the elements "temi" (mine) and "ayọ" (joy). It is a common given name in Yoruba culture, often chosen to express the joy a child brings. The name has gained some usage among the African diaspora, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States, where it has been recorded since the early 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Temi, Tayo
Sibling names for Temitayo
Names that share Temitayo's style, for a brother or sister.
