Yoruba Baby Names

Browse names from this origin, ranked by SSA popularity. Each name links to its full meaning, etymology, and pronunciation.

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#146

Remi

Girl

pamper me, take care of me

#172

Amari

Boy

strength, grace

#296

Amari

Girl

strength, builder

Damari

Boy

strength

Ajani

Boy

he who wins the struggle

Sade

Girl

honor confers a crown

Aja

Girl

forest deity, healer

Yemaya

Girl

mother of waters

Tobi

Boy

great one

Simi

Girl

independent name

Amaree

Boy

strength

Ayomide

Boy

my joy has arrived

Ayomi

Girl

my joy

Tayo

Boy

sufficient wealth/blessing

Tifeoluwa

Boy

God's crown is sufficient, God's love is enough

Tomi

Girl

I rejoice in wealth (short form)

Efe

Boy

wealth, prosperity

Sola

Girl

God has enriched/blessed me

Tiaraoluwa

Girl

the crown belongs to the Lord

Ase

Boy

spiritual force, divine grace

Oluwadarasimi

Girl

God has blessed me with beauty/goodness

Olani

Girl

wealth belongs to God

Iya

Girl

mother, life-giver

Amarey

Boy

mercy, eternal

Abi

Girl

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Derin

Girl

deep water

Ireoluwa

Girl

goodness of God, God's blessing

Temi

Girl

mine, belongs to me

Adesire

Girl

the crown desires

Oluwatomi

Boy

God is sufficient for me

Omi

Girl

water

Akanni

Girl

one who encounters honor

Ayodele

Boy

joy comes home, joy has arrived at this house

Ajani

Girl

one who fights for possession

Ore

Girl

grace

Damilare

Boy

the one who pleases me

Iyanu

Girl

astonishment, marvel

Iremide

Girl

my blessings have arrived

Similoluwa

Girl

like God; comparable to God's greatness

Olasubomi

Boy

wealth and honor have come to my family

Fela

Boy

Warrior; one who experiences honor and wealth

Olasunkanmi

Boy

prosperity is delightful

Ifetayo

Girl

love is joy

Adedeji

Boy

the crown has doubled in honor

Lolade

Girl

Honor becomes wealth; honor is riches

Adesewa

Girl

the crown is precious and beautiful

Adesina

Girl

the crown opens the way, royalty paves my path

Foluke

Girl

given to God

Ahjah

Girl

forest spirit and healer

Gari

Girl

cassava meal (as a food-based name)

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