Ajayi

Ajayi is a unisex name of African origin meaning “a child born face upwards.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Ajayi at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
African
Meaning
“a child born face upwards”

About the name Ajayi

Ajayi belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “a child born face upwards” — 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, Ajayi first appears in Social Security records in 2017 and has been given to 11 babies since 1880. It is a genuinely rare choice in the US.

Ajayi in US records

First recorded (US)
2017
Total since 1880
11

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ajayi mean?

Ajayi means “a child born face upwards” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ajayi a boy or girl name?

Ajayi is a unisex name.

What origin is the name Ajayi?

Ajayi comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Ajayi?

Ajayi is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 2017 and has been given to 11 babies since 1880.

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