Funmilayo
Meaninggives me joy · Yoruba
Funmilayo is an African girl name meaning “gives me joy”, 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.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Funmilayo has the name Mila hiding inside it.
- Word funFunmilayo doesn't repeat a single letter: 9 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Funmilayo would score 17 points, thanks largely to the F (worth 4).
- GenerationFunmilayo peaked in 2010, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Funmilayo you'd meet today is about 15 years old.
- HistoryFunmilayo first shows up in US birth records in 2006, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Funmilayo
Funmilayo is a girl name of African origin meaning “gives me joy”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African girl names
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Unisex name: Zuri · beautiful
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Girl name: Zahra · radiant, bright
- Girl name: Imani · faith
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
- Girl name: Luisa · famous warrior
Questions about the name Funmilayo
What does the name Funmilayo mean?
Funmilayo means “gives me joy” 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 girl names with a similar meaning include Abigail (“my father is joy”), Joy (“joy”), Beatrice (“she who brings joy”) and Abby (“father's joy”).
What is the origin of the name Funmilayo?
Funmilayo is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Yoruba. Other African names to consider are Layla (“night”), Zuri (“beautiful”), Aisha (“alive”) and Amber (“amber resin”).
Is Funmilayo a boy or girl name?
Funmilayo is a girl name.
How popular is the name Funmilayo?
Funmilayo is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2010. It peaked at #16,992 in 2010, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Funmilayo?
If you like Funmilayo, you might also like Abigail, Joy, Beatrice and Abby.
What should I know before naming my baby Funmilayo?
Funmilayo is an African girl name meaning “gives me joy”, 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.