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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Joy arrives home
- Origin
- Yoruba
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- ah-yo-DEL-ay
Ayodele is a Yoruba name used for both boys and girls, meaning "joy arrives home." It's pronounced ah-yo-DEL-ay (IPA /ˌɑːjoʊˈdɛleɪ/). SSA records show it's been used in the U.S. since at least 1971, though only in very small numbers.
Meaning & Origin of Ayodele
Meaning: Joy arrives home.
Origin: Yoruba.
How to Pronounce Ayodele
ah-yo-DEL-ayIPA /ˌɑːjoʊˈdɛleɪ/
Popularity of Ayodele
Ayodele's U.S. usage peaked in 1988 at rank #3539, with 14 babies given the name that year; by 2022 it had dropped to rank #11016, with only 6 babies recorded.
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FAQ
What does the name Ayodele mean?
Joy arrives home.
How do you pronounce Ayodele?
Ayodele is pronounced ah-yo-DEL-ay (IPA: /ˌɑːjoʊˈdɛleɪ/).
Is Ayodele a popular name right now?
Ayodele peaked at #3539 in 1988 and is ranked #11016 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2022.)
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