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Omotayo

Omotayo is a unisex name of African origin meaning “child that brings joy.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 babies in 2021.

Omotayo at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
African
Meaning
“child that brings joy”

About the name Omotayo

Omotayo belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “child that brings 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, Omotayo first appears in Social Security records in 1975 and has been given to 26 babies since 1880. It is a genuinely rare choice in the US.

Omotayo in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Total since 1880
26

Omotayo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Babies named Omotayo in 2021
3
Total since 1996
26

Similar names

More names from the African shelf:

KelechiAfricanAmarachiAfricanUchennaAfricanOlamideAfricanOreoluwaAfricanTemiloluwaAfricanEniolaAfricanKehindeAfrican

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Omotayo mean?

Omotayo means “child that brings joy” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Omotayo a boy or girl name?

Omotayo is a unisex name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2021.

What origin is the name Omotayo?

Omotayo comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Omotayo?

Omotayo is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1975 and has been given to 26 babies since 1880.

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