Ayinde
Meaningthe praised one has come · Yoruba
Ayinde is an African boy name meaning “the praised one has come”, 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Word funAyinde doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationAyinde peaked in 1978, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Ayinde you'd meet today is about 47 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ayinde would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAyinde first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
US births per million boys, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Ayinde
Ayinde is a boy name of African origin meaning “the praised one has come”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. 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
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Ayinde
What does the name Ayinde mean?
Ayinde means “the praised one has come” and comes from Yoruba. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Jude (“praised”), Judah (“praised”), Muhammad (“praised”) and Mohamed (“praised”).
What is the origin of the name Ayinde?
Ayinde 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 Ayinde a boy or girl name?
Ayinde is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Ayinde.
How popular is the name Ayinde?
Ayinde ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1978, when it reached #2,205.
What names are similar to Ayinde?
If you like Ayinde, you might also like Jude, Judah, Muhammad and Mohamed.
What should I know before naming my baby Ayinde?
Ayinde is an African boy name meaning “the praised one has come”, 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.