Worthy of joy
A name of Yoruba origin, it is a compound of the words 'temi' (mine) and 'itayo' (worthy of joy or enough for joy). It is often given to express a parent's gratitude and happiness for the arrival of their child.
Less common today
Temitayo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,625 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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