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By Pamela Redmond · Jul 2026

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Nayo

OriginAfrican Nigerian
Meaning"she is our joy"
GenderGirl
NB Rank#9276

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About Nayo

The name Nayo peaked for girls at #8697 in 1975.

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    American actress; great,niece of actress Dorothy Dandridge

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    Ekunwe, Canadian basketball player

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