unisex name
Mayowa
mah-YOH-wah (Yoruba)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 84
Mayowa is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 17% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2020 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Mayowa Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Mayowa?
In 2024, Mayowa was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Mayowa Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mayowa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mayowa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mayowa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mayowa
- Yoruba mah-YOH-wah
Sibling Names for Mayowa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mayowa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mayowa
How popular is the name Mayowa?
In 2024, Mayowa was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Mayowa a girl's or a boy's name?
Mayowa is used for both girls and boys. About 17% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Mayowa?
Mayowa has 3 syllables.
When was Mayowa most popular?
Mayowa peaked in 2008, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.