Babajide
Meaningfather has risen · Yoruba
Babajide is an African boy name meaning “father has risen”, 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Babajide would score 20 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8). A high-scoring name!
- GenerationBabajide peaked in 1985, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Babajide you'd meet today is about 40 years old.
- HistoryBabajide first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
US births per million boys, 1983–2025
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About the name Babajide
Babajide is a boy name of African origin meaning “father has risen”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, 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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- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Babajide
What does the name Babajide mean?
Babajide means “father has risen” and comes from Yoruba. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Axel (“father of peace”), Abraham (“father of many”), Ibrahim (“father of many”) and Abby (“father's joy”).
What is the origin of the name Babajide?
Babajide 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 Babajide a boy or girl name?
Babajide is a boy name.
How popular is the name Babajide?
Babajide is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1998. It peaked at #5,147 in 1985, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Babajide?
If you like Babajide, you might also like Axel, Abraham, Ibrahim and Abby.
What should I know before naming my baby Babajide?
Babajide is an African boy name meaning “father has risen”, 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, 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.