What does the name Niyi mean?

Niyi is a boy name of Yoruba origin: short for Oniyide, 'one who has honor'.

When was the name Niyi most popular?

Niyi has stayed rare in US Social Security records since 1890, with no peak decade to name.

What are names similar to Niyi?

Names similar to Niyi in origin and style include Femi, Yomi, Sola, Bayo, Segun.

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Niyi

boy name

Origin

Yoruba

Syllables

Peak era

Rare

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

short for Oniyide, 'one who has honor'

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890srare in US records2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Niyi has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.

Names that fit alongside Niyi

Femi Yomi Sola Bayo Segun Lekan

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