My joy has doubled
A traditional Yoruba name meaning 'my joy has doubled' or 'joy has become two.' It is typically given to a child whose birth brings an abundance of happiness to the family, often following a period of success or another joyful event.
About 16 boys were named Ayodeji in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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