Joy has come home
Derived from the Yoruba language of West Africa, this name is a compound of 'ayo' meaning joy and 'de' meaning to arrive or come. It is traditionally given to a child whose birth is seen as bringing happiness to the household.
Less common today
Ayodele isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,693 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nigerian professional footballer
Renowned Nigerian academic and mechanical engineer
