Ayodeji
Meaningjoy has doubled · Yoruba
Ayodeji is an African boy name meaning “joy has doubled”, 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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- Word funAyodeji doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Ayodeji would score 18 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationAyodeji peaked in 1988, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Ayodeji you'd meet today is about 37 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Ayodejis too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ayodeji would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 106,383 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAyodeji first shows up in US birth records in 1986, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 39 years since.
US births per million boys, 1986–2025
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About the name Ayodeji
Ayodeji is a boy name of African origin meaning “joy has doubled”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s and is climbing again now. 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
- 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 Ayodeji
What does the name Ayodeji mean?
Ayodeji means “joy has doubled” and comes from Yoruba. Names built around “joy” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Winston (“joy stone”), Abby (“father's joy”), Ronen (“song, joy”) and Simcha (“joy”).
What is the origin of the name Ayodeji?
Ayodeji 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 Ayodeji a boy or girl name?
Ayodeji is a boy name. In 2025, 16 US boys were named Ayodeji.
How popular is the name Ayodeji?
Ayodeji ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1988, when it reached #5,200. Over the last five years it has climbed 3,131 places.
What names are similar to Ayodeji?
If you like Ayodeji, you might also like Winston, Abby, Ronen and Simcha.
What should I know before naming my baby Ayodeji?
Ayodeji is an African boy name meaning “joy has doubled”, 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.