UK boy's name
Ifedayo
A Yoruba name meaning "love has brought me joy".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ifedayo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ifedayo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3467, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2003 to 2003. 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.
Ifedayo is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Ifedayo. 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 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ifedayo ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 3 boys were registered as Ifedayo.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ifedayo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3467
2003
Births in 2003
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Ifedayo mean?
The name Ifedayo originates from the Yoruba language spoken in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. It is a compound word formed from the combination of "ife" meaning "love" and "dayo" meaning "to awaken" or "to revive." Together, the name can be interpreted as "love has awakened" or "love has been revived."
Yoruba names often carry deep cultural significance and are chosen to reflect the circumstances surrounding a child's birth or the hopes and aspirations of the parents. In this case, Ifedayo may have been given to a child born after a period of struggle or hardship, symbolizing the renewal of love and joy in the family.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Ifedayo can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries in various regions of Nigeria. However, it is likely that the name has been in use for much longer within the Yoruba community, as the practice of giving meaningful names has been a long-standing tradition.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Ifedayo was Ifedayo Ogunlesi, a Nigerian academic and linguist born in 1923. He made significant contributions to the study of the Yoruba language and served as the first Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) from 1975 to 1978.
Another prominent figure was Ifedayo Akinwunmi Aderinokun, a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1959 to 1964. He played a pivotal role in the negotiations leading up to Nigeria's independence from Britain in 1960.
In the realm of sports, Ifedayo Akindele was a Nigerian football player who competed in the 1980 African Cup of Nations. He played as a striker for various clubs in Nigeria and had a successful career spanning over a decade.
Ifedayo Babalola, a Nigerian writer and poet, gained recognition for her works exploring themes of identity, culture, and social issues. Her poetry collection "Daughters of the Sun" was published in 2005 and received critical acclaim.
Ifedayo Oladapo was a Nigerian artist known for his vibrant paintings and murals depicting everyday life and traditional Yoruba culture. His works have been exhibited internationally and are celebrated for their vivid colors and storytelling abilities.
It is important to note that while these individuals have made notable contributions in their respective fields, the name Ifedayo has been used by countless others throughout history, each with their own unique stories and experiences.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Ifedayo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ifedayo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3467 | 3 | 1 |
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- Idris 3,810
- Ivan 3,146
- Isa 2,943
- Ian 2,805
- Ilyas 2,552
- Ieuan 2,515
- Ibraheem 2,384
- Ioan 2,295
FAQ
Ifedayo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ifedayo in the UK right now?
In 2003, Ifedayo was ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ifedayo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 3 babies registered as Ifedayo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ifedayo?
A Yoruba name meaning "love has brought me joy".
How many people are called Ifedayo in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Ifedayo across the 1 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.