The baby name Abioye is a Unisex name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ah-BEE-oh-yeh (IPA: /a.bi.ɔ.jɛ/).
Abioye is Yoruba in Origin.
The baby name Abioye is a Unisex name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ah-BEE-oh-yeh (IPA: /a.bi.ɔ.jɛ/).
Abioye is Yoruba in Origin.
Abioye is a Yorùbá name from southwestern Nigeria meaning “born into royalty” or “one born to a chieftaincy.” It combines the verb àbí/bi, “to be born,” with ọ̀yẹ, “title, chieftaincy, kingship,” reflecting the tradition of names marking birth circumstances and family status. The form with tone marks is Abíọ̀yẹ.
Often chosen within families with royal or titled heritage, it also functions aspirationally to invoke honor and leadership for the child. Abioye appears both as a given name and a surname across Yorùbá communities and the diaspora, with steady modern usage. While most common for boys, it is essentially unisex within Yorùbá naming practice. Variants and short forms include Abíọ̀yẹ, Abioyè, Abioye, Bioye, and Oye; related royal-themed names include Adeoye and Adeboye. The name conveys dignity, responsibility, and continuity of lineage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | 0 | #230 | 35 | 5,926 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #476 | 364 | 15,093 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #490 | 652 | 16,906 |
| LY | 0 | #556 | 4 | 12,703 | |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Abioye is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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