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Oluwakemi

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Pronounced oh-loo-wah-KEH-mee /oʊˌluː.wɑːˈkɛ.mi/Medium

Meaning: A Yoruba name usually rendered 'God pampers me' or 'God cares for me', from Oluwa ('God; the Lord') with kemi, 'pamper me; cherish me'. We note the culture with respect.Medium

In 30 seconds: Tenderly said: Oluwakemi is Yoruba for 'God pampers me' (said 'oh-loo-wah-KEH-mee').
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Origin MediumYoruba, Nigerian
MeaningA Yoruba name usually rendered 'God pampers me' or 'God cares for me', from Oluwa ('God; the Lord') with kemi, 'pamper me; cherish me'. We note the culture with respect.
U.S. rank (2024)#13076 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 243

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019812024

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

Oluwakemi is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, usually rendered 'God pampers me' or 'God cares for me'. Oluwa, 'the Lord', begins a great many Yoruba names, each completing a different statement of faith. This one speaks of being cherished. We note the cultural roots with respect (said 'oh-loo-wah-KEH-mee').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S., chiefly in Nigerian families. Very rare, tender, and Yoruba-rooted.

Did you know? Yoruba names beginning with Oluwa — 'God; the Lord' — form a huge family, each finishing a different sentence. Oluwakemi finishes it with tenderness: God cares for me (said 'oh-loo-wah-KEH-mee').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Oluwakemi — Yoruba Oluwa 'God' + kemi 'pamper me'; 'God pampers me'

Variations

OluwakemisolaKemi

Nicknames

KemiOlu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oluwakemi mean?

Oluwakemi is Yoruba for 'God pampers me' or 'God cares for me', built on Oluwa, 'the Lord'.

How do you pronounce Oluwakemi?

It's said oh-loo-wah-KEH-mee /oʊˌluː.wɑːˈkɛ.mi/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Oluwakemi a boy or girl name?

Oluwakemi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Oluwakemi?

Oluwakemi is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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