Tayo Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Nigeria
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'joy' or 'happiness' in Yoruba.
Meaning of the Name Tayo
Tayo is a name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria. It means 'joy' or 'happiness'. It is a unisex name and is commonly given to both boys and girls. Tayo is a name associated with positivity and brings a sense of joy to those who bear it.
Popularity of the Name Tayo
The popularity for the name Tayo peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 29 births, which ranked number 8,401 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Tayo had the most male births in 2022 with 29, which ranked number 3,748 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Tayo has increased sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 29 births, an increase of 222.22%. Among males, Tayo has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 29 births, an increase of 222.22%.
Nationwide Popularity of Tayo
- 10 Year Trend of Tayo: 222.22%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Tayo: 222.22%
Popularity of Tayo by State
For males, Tayo was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Tayo. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Tayo
- Total Births of Tayo: 33 (12.41%)
- Male Births of Tayo: 33 (12.41%)
Given the upward trend of Tayo over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 12.41% increase in total births, for a total of 33 births in 2024. Male births for Tayo have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 33 male births in 2024, an increase of 12.41%.