Kayode

Kayode is a boy's name of African origin meaning “Brings lots of happiness with him/her.” In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Kayode at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
“Brings lots of happiness with him/her”

About the name Kayode

Kayode belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “Brings lots of happiness with him/her” — 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, Kayode first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3726 in 1977, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 198 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kayode in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#3726 in 1977
Peak year
2022
Babies named Kayode in 2024
6
Total since 1880
198

Kayode in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2074 in 1998
Babies named Kayode in 2024
3
Total since 1996
68

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kayode mean?

Kayode means “Brings lots of happiness with him/her” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Kayode a boy or girl name?

Kayode is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kayode?

Kayode comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Kayode?

Kayode first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #3726 in 1977, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

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