Ifetayo
A girl's name of Yoruba origin with 19 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 19 babies have been named Ifetayo in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Ifetayo is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ifetayo is a girl's baby name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria, meaning 'love brings happiness' — a beautiful sentiment packed into four musical syllables.
In Yoruba naming tradition, names carry profound meaning and often express a family's hopes or circumstances at the time of birth. Ifetayo stands out in the U.S. for its cultural richness and its message that love is the source of all joy.
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Ifetayo first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1969. Arriving in the 1960s, Ifetayo appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
Its Yoruba classification suggests a path from yoruba linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ifetayo has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1969.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14 | #7926 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 5 | #7885 | — |
The Story of Ifetayo
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1974, Ifetayo is a Gen X staple. Girls named Ifetayo are most likely born between 1969 and 1979.
How rare is Ifetayo?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ifetayo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1969, peaked in the 1970s with 14 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1969–1979)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 6 | #9395 |
| 1974 | 8 | #6457 |
| 1969 | 5 | #7885 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1969–1979