Ayoka

Ayoka is a girl's name of African origin meaning “one who causes joy.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Ayoka at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
African
Meaning
“one who causes joy”

About the name Ayoka

Ayoka belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “one who causes joy” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ayoka first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5136 in 1972, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 46 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ayoka in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#5136 in 1972
Peak year
1972
Total since 1880
46

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ayoka mean?

Ayoka means “one who causes joy” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ayoka a boy or girl name?

Ayoka is a girl name.

What origin is the name Ayoka?

Ayoka comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Ayoka?

Ayoka first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #5136 in 1972, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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