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Olufemi

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-loo-FEH-mee /ˌoʊ.luˈfɛ.mi/Medium

Meaning: From the Yoruba Olufemi, 'God (Olu) loves me' - a warm name of blessing and gratitude. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Yoruba name: Olufemi means 'God loves me' (said 'oh-loo-FEH-mee'). Grateful and bright.
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningFrom the Yoruba Olufemi, 'God (Olu) loves me' - a warm name of blessing and gratitude. Noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2022)#13789 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1983
Total births (all-time)≈ 383

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319732022

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

Olufemi comes from the Yoruba for 'God loves me,' a name of warmth and thanks. It reads grateful and bright - rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-loo-FEH-mee').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Olufemi is Yoruba for 'God loves me' - a name of blessing and gratitude, carried in Nigerian families - noted respectfully (said 'oh-loo-FEH-mee').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Olufemi — Yoruba Olufemi 'God (Olu) loves me'

Variations

OluwafemiOlufemmiOlufem

Nicknames

FemiOlu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Olufemi mean?

Olufemi is Yoruba for 'God loves me,' a name of blessing and gratitude.

How do you pronounce Olufemi?

It's said oh-loo-FEH-mee /ˌoʊ.luˈfɛ.mi/ - four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Olufemi a boy or girl name?

Olufemi is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Olufemi?

Olufemi is extremely rare in the U.S.

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