Ajayi

Ajayi Meaning & Origin

About Ajayi
The surname Ajayi is of Yoruba origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is derived from the given name "Ajayi," which means "one who triumphs" or "victorious." The name reflects the Yoruba culture's emphasis on strength, success, and overcoming challenges. It is a popular surname among the Yoruba people and is often passed down through generations, symbolizing the family's history and achievements.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ajayi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ajayi: 1,610
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,502
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.55

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ajayi based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ajayi is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AJ
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 JH AA1 IY0
🌐 IPA
/ajayi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJ', 'AH')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ajayi in Braille

Here's how to represent Ajayi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ajayi in braille

How to sign the name Ajayi using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Ajayi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ajayi in sign language

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