Morayo

Morayo is a girl's name of African origin meaning “I have found joy.” In 2024 it was given to 13 girls in the United States.

Morayo at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
African
Meaning
“I have found joy”

About the name Morayo

Morayo belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “I have found 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, Morayo first appears in Social Security records in 1993. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7319 in 2017, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 154 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Morayo in US records

First recorded (US)
1993
Best US rank
#7319 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Morayo in 2024
13
Total since 1880
154

Morayo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#1407 in 2025
Babies named Morayo in 2025
22
Total since 1996
143

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Morayo mean?

Morayo means “I have found joy” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Morayo a boy or girl name?

Morayo is a girl name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Morayo?

Morayo comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Morayo?

Morayo first appears in US records in 1993. Its best-ever ranking was #7319 in 2017, and 13 babies were given the name in 2024.

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