Temidayo
Primarily a boy's name of Yoruba origin with 85 recorded births. Also given to 21 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Temidayo reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2000s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The open, approachable quality of its ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
Temidayo is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Temidayo is a boy's and girl's baby name of Yoruba (Nigerian) origin, meaning 'my own is worthy of joy' from temi ('mine') + dayo ('becomes joy'). It celebrates the child as a source of personal joy.
Temidayo is a Yoruba father's declaration — my child is my greatest joy.
EtymologyShow more
Temidayo appeared in SSA records in 2003, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Yoruba roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 85 recorded births, Temidayo has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Temidayo has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 20 | #11425 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 47 | #11195 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 18 | #11822 | — |
The Story of Temidayo
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Temidayo is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Temidayo are most likely born between 2004 and 2023.
How rare is Temidayo?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Temidayo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2010s with 47 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Temidayo by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2003–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | #10682 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9734 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13858 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10685 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9566 |
| 2017 | 6 | #12074 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13970 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11933 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9532 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10608 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10915 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13808 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10742 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Temidayo as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Temidayo has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 21 births since 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2023