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Adeyemi

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-deh-YEH-mee /ˌɑː.dɛˈjɛ.mi/Medium

Meaning: A Yoruba name combining ade, 'crown; royalty,' with yemi, 'suits me; befits me' — glossed 'the crown suits me' or 'royalty befits me.' Noted respectfully as a Yoruba heritage name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A proud Yoruba name: Adeyemi means 'the crown suits me; royalty befits me' (said 'ah-deh-YEH-mee').
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningA Yoruba name combining ade, 'crown; royalty,' with yemi, 'suits me; befits me' — glossed 'the crown suits me' or 'royalty befits me.' Noted respectfully as a Yoruba heritage name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12340 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 149

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619722024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adeyemi is a Yoruba name joining ade, 'crown; royalty,' with yemi, 'suits me; befits me' — glossed 'the crown suits me' or 'royalty befits me.' Ade- names mark royal lineage. Noted respectfully (said 'ah-deh-YEH-mee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys, mainly in Nigerian families. Rare, proud, and heritage-rooted.

Did you know? Adeyemi joins the Yoruba ade, 'crown; royalty,' with yemi, 'suits me' — glossed 'the crown suits me,' a name of dignity (said 'ah-deh-YEH-mee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Adeyemi — Yoruba 'the crown suits me'

Variations

AdeyemitideAdemi

Nicknames

AdeYemi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adeyemi mean?

Adeyemi is a Yoruba name joining ade, 'crown,' with yemi, 'suits me' — glossed 'the crown suits me.'

How do you pronounce Adeyemi?

It's said ah-deh-YEH-mee /ˌɑː.dɛˈjɛ.mi/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Adeyemi a boy or girl name?

Adeyemi is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Adeyemi?

Adeyemi is rare for boys in the U.S., mainly in Nigerian families.

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