Kemi Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEH-mee / ˈkɛmiYoruba; Japanese
Meaning
Yoruba: 'God has taken care of'; Japanese: 'blessing'
Historical & Cultural Background
Kemi is a name of Yoruba origin, commonly used in Nigeria. In Yoruba culture, names often reflect the circumstances of a child's birth or the family's beliefs. The name is also found in Japan, where it can signify positive attributes. Its usage in both cultures highlights the diverse meanings and significance attributed to names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kemy
International Variants
- Kemi (Japanese)
- Kemi (Yoruba)
Famous people named Kemi
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Fictional characters named Kemi
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kemi was first seen in the United States in 1961. Kemi has ranked as high as #1376 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Kemi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kemi (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 10 |