Abayomi
Meaningthe enemy would have mocked me · Yoruba
Abayomi is an African boy name meaning “the enemy would have mocked me”, with Yoruba roots. Yoruba names often tell a story, such as the circumstances of a child's birth or a family's hopes. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Abayomi would score 14 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
- GenerationAbayomi peaked in 1977, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Abayomi you'd meet today is about 48 years old.
- HistoryAbayomi first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Abayomi
Abayomi is a boy name of African origin meaning “the enemy would have mocked me”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
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Questions about the name Abayomi
What does the name Abayomi mean?
Abayomi means “the enemy would have mocked me” and comes from Yoruba.
What is the origin of the name Abayomi?
Abayomi is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Yoruba. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Abayomi a boy or girl name?
Abayomi is a boy name.
How popular is the name Abayomi?
Abayomi is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2017. It peaked at #2,458 in 1977, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Abayomi?
Abayomi is an African boy name meaning “the enemy would have mocked me”, with Yoruba roots. Yoruba names often tell a story, such as the circumstances of a child's birth or a family's hopes. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.