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Temi

♀ Girl

Pronounced TEH-mee /ˈtɛ.mi/Medium

Meaning: A Yoruba short form (of names like Oluwatemi, 'God is mine', and Temilade, 'my crown'); connotes 'mine; belonging to me'; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Mine; God is mine: Temi is a Yoruba short form. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'TEH-mee'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowYoruba, Nigerian
MeaningA Yoruba short form (of names like Oluwatemi, 'God is mine', and Temilade, 'my crown'); connotes 'mine; belonging to me'; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#13069 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 58

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419632025

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

Temi is a Yoruba short form (of names like Oluwatemi, 'God is mine', and Temilade, 'my crown'); it connotes 'mine; belonging to me'; used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'TEH-mee').

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, God-is-mine at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Temi is a Yoruba short form (of names like Oluwatemi, 'God is mine') connoting 'mine; belonging to me' — a crisp, warm name used for both sexes (said 'TEH-mee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Temi — Yoruba; unisex; routes layered

Variations

TemmyTemiloluwa

Nicknames

Tem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Temi mean?

Temi is a Yoruba short form (of names like Oluwatemi, 'God is mine') connoting 'mine'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Temi?

It's said TEH-mee /ˈtɛ.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Temi a boy or girl name?

Temi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Temi?

Temi is a very rare name in the U.S.

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