Unisex · #9,752 in 2026

Temidayo

Temidayo is a Yoruba masculine given name. It means "My story has become one of joy".

Current Rank
#9,752
Peak Rank
#8,781 (2014)
Total Babies
85
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #14,958 (21 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,781 (85 total)
👦As Boy Name
2003
First Year
2023
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#8781
Peak Rank
85
Total Count
13
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2010
First Year
2020
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#14958
Peak Rank
21
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Temidayo

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Temidayo is a Yoruba masculine given name. It means "My story has become one of joy".

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The Story of Temidayo

As a girl name

Temidayo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2010, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 6 Temidayos were born — ranking #14,958 that year. As of 2026, Temidayo ranks #15,082 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Temidayos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Temidayo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2003, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 8 Temidayos were born — ranking #8,781 that year. As of 2026, Temidayo ranks #9,752 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 85 Temidayos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Temidayo

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Temidayo Abudu , Nigerian film producer
  • Temidayo Isaiah Oniosun (born 1994), Nigerian scientist and businessman
  • Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael (born 1994), Nigerian rapper and singer
  • Bukayo Ayoyinka Temidayo Saka (born 2001), English footballer

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Names that sound like Temidayo

Phonetically similar names — useful when Temidayo is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Timoteo
  • Tomatillo
  • Amodeo
  • Tomato
  • Tomatoe
  • Timidly
  • Tomatto
  • Tomatoey
  • Tentative
  • Tendo
  • Tenuto
  • Tomatillos

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Temidayo

What does the name Temidayo mean?
Temidayo is a Yoruba masculine given name. It means "My story has become one of joy".
How popular is Temidayo in 2026?
In 2026, Temidayo ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Temidayo most popular?
Temidayo reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #8,781 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Temidayo a unisex name?
Yes — Temidayo is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 20% of Temidayos assigned female and 80% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Temidayo?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Temidayo include Dmichael, Quinston, Amjed. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Temidayo

Temidayo is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 85 births in the dataset. Temidayo's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #8,781. Use the chart and map above to compare Temidayo's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.