UK girl's name
Feyisayo
A Yoruba name meaning "God crowns me" or "My crown is God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Feyisayo is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Feyisayo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2005 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Feyisayo. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Feyisayo ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 girls were registered as Feyisayo.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Feyisayo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Feyisayo mean?
The given name Feyisayo is of Yoruba origin, derived from the language spoken by the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. The name can be traced back to the 15th century, when the Yoruba kingdoms of Oyo, Ife, and Benin were at the height of their power and influence in West Africa.
Feyisayo is a compound name formed by combining two Yoruba words: "Feyi," meaning "to love or adore," and "sayo," meaning "the crown prince or heir apparent." Thus, the name can be interpreted as "one who adores the crown prince" or "one who loves the heir apparent." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals with close ties to royalty or those born into noble families.
While there are no known historical references to the name Feyisayo in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for centuries. The earliest recorded examples of the name date back to the late 17th century, when European missionaries and explorers began documenting the names and customs of the Yoruba people.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Feyisayo was Feyisayo Ogunmola, a Yoruba chief who lived in the late 18th century and was known for his wisdom and leadership during a period of conflict between the Oyo and Ibarapa kingdoms. Another notable figure was Feyisayo Olubadan, a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Ibadan in the early 19th century.
In the 20th century, the name gained wider recognition with the birth of Feyisayo Oluyemi Animashaun (1920-1998), a Nigerian educator and author who played a significant role in promoting Yoruba language and culture. Her works, including the book "Iwe Irohin," were instrumental in preserving and documenting Yoruba folktales and proverbs.
More recently, Feyisayo Allwell-Brent (born 1955) is a Nigerian-British actress known for her roles in several British television series, including "EastEnders" and "The Bill." Another notable individual is Feyisayo Ade-Ojo (born 1978), a Nigerian-American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for several teams, including the Minnesota Lynx and Los Angeles Sparks.
Throughout history, the name Feyisayo has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the Yoruba people.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Feyisayo over time
The chart below shows babies named Feyisayo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Feyisayo, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Feyisayo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Feyisayo was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5742 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3970 | 4 | 1 |
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- Faith 14,325
- Fatima 11,112
- Faye 8,999
- Felicity 8,554
- Frankie 6,977
- Ffion 6,115
- Flora 3,499
- Frances 3,417
- Fatimah 3,065
FAQ
Feyisayo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Feyisayo in the UK right now?
In 2013, Feyisayo was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Feyisayo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Feyisayo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Feyisayo?
A Yoruba name meaning "God crowns me" or "My crown is God".
How many people are called Feyisayo in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Feyisayo across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.