Adedayo

Adedayo is a boy's name of African origin meaning “the crown or royalty became joyful.” In England & Wales it was given to 8 boys in 2025.

Adedayo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
“the crown or royalty became joyful”

About the name Adedayo

Adedayo belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “the crown or royalty became joyful” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Adedayo first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5229 in 1974, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 72 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Adedayo in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#5229 in 1974
Peak year
2015
Total since 1880
72

Adedayo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1485 in 1998
Babies named Adedayo in 2025
8
Total since 1996
51

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adedayo mean?

Adedayo means “the crown or royalty became joyful” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Adedayo a boy or girl name?

Adedayo is a boy name. In England & Wales, 8 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Adedayo?

Adedayo comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Adedayo?

Adedayo first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #5229 in 1974, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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