Abayomi
A boy's name of Yoruba origin with 221 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and three syllables, Abayomi hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1972, with 221 total recorded births.
Abayomi is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Abayomi is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Abayomi is a boy's baby name of Yoruba origin meaning "my encounter brings joy" or "born to bring joy," from the Yoruba aba (encounter, character) and yomi (brings me joy). It is a traditional Yoruba naming that expresses the parent's feeling that this child's very presence is a source of happiness.
Abayomi carries the profound joy of Yoruba naming traditions, where names express the emotional truth of a child's arrival. It is used widely in Nigeria and among Nigerian diaspora communities, carrying a message of pure, abundant happiness.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Abayomi's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Abayomi softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Abayomi's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Abayomi has 30+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1972.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 41 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 54 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 63 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 57 | — |
The Story of Abayomi
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1977, Abayomi is a Gen X staple. Boys named Abayomi are most likely born between 1972 and 1987.
How rare is Abayomi?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Abayomi is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1972, peaked in the 1980s with 63 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Abayomi by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(30 years, 1972–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | #10782 |
| 2009 | 6 | #10998 |
| 2006 | 11 | #6904 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7834 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8455 |
| 2001 | 9 | #6937 |
| 1998 | 7 | #7561 |
| 1995 | 7 | #6992 |
| 1994 | 7 | #6970 |
| 1993 | 6 | #7638 |
| 1992 | 12 | #4566 |
| 1991 | 7 | #6519 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5825 |
| 1989 | 6 | #6941 |
| 1988 | 8 | #5200 |
| 1987 | 6 | #6091 |
| 1986 | 6 | #5928 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6525 |
| 1984 | 8 | #4554 |
| 1983 | 8 | #4499 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1972–2017