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Ayo

Ayo is a unisex name of African origin meaning “Joy.” In 2024 it was given to 9 babies in the United States.

Ayo at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
African
Meaning
“Joy”

About the name Ayo

Ayo belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “Joy” — 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, Ayo first appears in Social Security records in 1972 and has been given to 234 babies since 1880, including 9 in 2024.

Ayo in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Babies named Ayo in 2024
9
Total since 1880
234

Ayo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Babies named Ayo in 2023
3
Total since 1996
29

Similar names

More names from the African shelf:

KelechiAfricanAmarachiAfricanUchennaAfricanOlamideAfricanOreoluwaAfricanTemiloluwaAfricanEniolaAfricanKehindeAfrican

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ayo mean?

Ayo means “Joy” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ayo a boy or girl name?

Ayo is a unisex name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ayo?

Ayo comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Ayo?

Ayo is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1972 and has been given to 234 babies since 1880.

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