Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!
Yoruba names, from southwestern Nigeria, are deeply symbolic and reflect values, circumstances, or blessings. Names like Oluwatoyin (God is worthy of praise) and Ayodele (joy has come home) emphasize the Yoruba people’s connection to spirituality and community. These names often tell a story, preserving traditions and cultural pride.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ige | Ige: Yoruba name meaning "born breech," significant in cultural heritage. | African, Nigerian, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Ikeasha | Ikeasha: Unique African name meaning "God's will" or "strength of life." | African, Nigerian, Yoruba | Girl | |
| Ikesha | Ikesha means "full of life," rooted in African cultural significance. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Ilandere | Ilandere means "lover of home" in Yoruba, predominantly female name. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Ilesha | Ilesha: Yoruba name meaning "the lord has done something great." | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Ilo | Ilo is a popular unisex name with uncertain origins and meanings. | African, Hebrew, Native American, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Ilori | Ilori: Yoruba name meaning "special treasure" or "precious gift." | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Imani | Imani: Unisex African name meaning "faith," reflecting cultural significance and spirituality. | African, Swahili, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Imi-Ike | Imi-Ike means "I have seen strength" in Yoruba culture. | African, Nigerian, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Iniko | Iniko: Unisex Yoruba name meaning "born during troubled times" resilient. | African, Nigerian, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Iremide | Iremide: Yoruba unisex name meaning "my joy has arrived." | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Iremideoluwa | Iremideoluwa: Yoruba unisex name meaning "my hope is in God." | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Iremisola | Iremisola: Yoruba name meaning "blessing is with me," gaining popularity. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Irete | Irete: Yoruba name meaning "chosen," symbolizing blessings and spiritual connection. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Isoke | Isoke: Yoruba name meaning "satisfying gift" or "blessing" for girls. | Yoruba | Girl | |
| Iye | Iye is a meaningful Yoruba name symbolizing purpose and destiny. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Jabilo | Jabilo: Unique unisex name from Yoruba, symbolizing strength and determination. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Jajaun | Jajaun: Unique Yoruba name meaning "to celebrate victory," often given to boys. | African, Yoruba | Boy | |
| Jareh | Jareh: Unisex Yoruba name meaning "one who brings happiness." | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Jibade | Jibade: Yoruba name meaning "to wake up and meet royalty." | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Jimoh | Jimoh: African name meaning "born on Friday," rooted in Yoruba culture. | African, African American, Nigerian, West African, Yoruba | Boy | |
| Jinmi | Jinmi: Yoruba name meaning "to pamper," symbolizing cherished qualities. | Yoruba | Boy | |
| Jita | Jita: Yoruba name meaning "lucky one" or "bringer of fortune." | African, Nigerian, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Jumoke | Jumoke: Yoruba name meaning "everyone loves the child," unisex. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Kaiode | Kaiode: Yoruba name meaning "one chosen to be praised." | African, Nigerian, Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Kazeem | Kazeem: Yoruba name meaning "blessed one" or "one of importance." | African, Nigerian, Yoruba | Boy | |
| Keashia | Keashia: a modern, unique name likely derived from Keisha. | African, Yoruba | Girl | |
| Kehind | Kehind: Yoruba name meaning "second-born child," reflecting birth order significance. | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Keme | Keme: Unisex Yoruba name meaning "to care for" or "protect." | Yoruba | Unisex | |
| Kemi | Kemi is a beloved unisex Yoruba name meaning "mine" or "precious." | Yoruba | Unisex |
