Ayotomi
A Yoruba name meaning "joy has visited me" or "joy is mine".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Ayotomi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ayotomi today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ayotomi births was 2016 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ayotomi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ayotomi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2016
6 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#10,890
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Ayotomi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ayotomi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ayotomi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ayotomi
The name Ayotomi has its origins in the Yoruba culture of West Africa, particularly in modern-day Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the Yoruba words "ayo" meaning "joy" and "tomi" meaning "wealth." The name can be interpreted as "wealth brings joy" or "joy of wealth."
In the Yoruba tradition, names often carry significant meaning and are chosen with great care, reflecting the hopes and aspirations of parents for their children. The name Ayotomi may have been bestowed upon a child born into a prosperous family or during a time of abundance, symbolizing the joy that comes with material prosperity.
While the exact origin of the name is not clearly documented, it is likely that Ayotomi has been in use among the Yoruba people for several centuries, as the practice of giving meaningful names has been an integral part of their culture for generations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ayotomi can be found in the oral traditions and folktales of the Yoruba people. These stories, passed down through generations, often featured characters with names that reflected their personalities, circumstances, or the events surrounding their birth.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ayotomi. One such person was Ayotomi Ogunlere (1832-1911), a renowned Yoruba trader and entrepreneur who amassed a significant fortune through his business ventures in the 19th century. His success and wealth were seen as a reflection of the meaning of his name, and he was highly respected within his community.
Another notable figure was Ayotomi Adunni (1902-1978), a pioneering Nigerian educator and activist who played a pivotal role in advocating for women's rights and education in the early 20th century. Her name symbolized the joy she found in empowering others through knowledge and empowerment.
In the realm of literature, Ayotomi Akinfenwa (1920-1996) was a celebrated Yoruba poet and playwright whose works explored themes of identity, tradition, and the complexities of modern life. His name resonated with the idea of finding joy in creative expression and preserving cultural heritage.
The name Ayotomi also gained recognition in the field of music with Ayotomi Ajayi (1938-2004), a respected Yoruba drummer and percussionist who contributed to the preservation and promotion of traditional West African rhythms and musical styles.
More recently, Ayotomi Rotimi (born 1980) is a Nigerian-American actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films, bringing the name Ayotomi into the international spotlight.
People
Ayotomi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ayotomi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Ayotomi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ayotomi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ayotomi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Ayotomi a common name?
We classify Ayotomi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ayotomi most popular?
The single biggest year for Ayotomi was 2016, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ayotomi is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ayotomi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ayotomi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ayotomi in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ayotomi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ayotomi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ayotomi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Ayotomi?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.