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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Joy
- Origin
- Yoruba
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- AH-yoh
Ayo (AH-yoh) is a Yoruba name meaning "joy." It works for any child, with a worldly, clean, modern feel and a short, open sound that's easy to say and spell.
Meaning & Origin of Ayo
Meaning: Joy.
Origin: Yoruba.
How to Pronounce Ayo
AH-yohIPA /ˈɑːjoʊ/
Popularity of Ayo
Ayo is rare in the U.S. Social Security records, which run from 1972 to 2024. It peaked at #4885 in 1979 with 7 babies, and in 2024 it ranked #8360 with 9 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Ayo mean?
Joy.
How do you pronounce Ayo?
Ayo is pronounced AH-yoh (IPA: /ˈɑːjoʊ/).
Is Ayo a popular name right now?
Ayo peaked at #4885 in 1979 and is ranked #8360 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)
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