Olukayode

Olukayode is a boy's name of African origin meaning “God brings happiness.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2009.

Olukayode at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
“God brings happiness”

About the name Olukayode

Olukayode belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “God brings happiness” — 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, Olukayode first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6565 in 1977, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 21 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Olukayode in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#6565 in 1977
Peak year
2007
Total since 1880
21

Olukayode in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2859 in 1997
Babies named Olukayode in 2009
3
Total since 1996
19

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Olukayode mean?

Olukayode means “God brings happiness” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Olukayode a boy or girl name?

Olukayode is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2009.

What origin is the name Olukayode?

Olukayode comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Olukayode?

Olukayode first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #6565 in 1977, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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