Oluwafemi Boy

Popularity: #916 · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationoh-loo-wah-FAY-mee / oʊluːwɑːˈfeɪmi

Yoruba

Meaning

God loves me

Historical & Cultural Background

Oluwafemi is a name of Yoruba origin, a prominent ethnic group in Nigeria. The Yoruba culture places significant importance on names, often reflecting religious beliefs and familial values. Names like Oluwafemi are commonly given to express gratitude and devotion to God. This name is part of a broader tradition of compound names in Yoruba, which often combine elements that convey specific meanings.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Olu
  • Femi

International Variants

Famous people named Oluwafemi

Oluwafemi Adebayo is a Nigerian footballer known for his skills on the field.

Oluwafemi Ojo is a prominent Nigerian artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary art.

Fictional characters named Oluwafemi

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Oluwafemi was first seen in the United States in 1984. Oluwafemi has ranked as high as #1378 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Oluwafemi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Oluwafemi (2022)

StateBirthsShare
TX 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19846
19905
19925
19946
19956
19969
19975
19987
199911
20007
20018
20029
20039
20048
20059
20066
200711
200810
20096
20107
20116
20137
20148
20157
201610
20176
20188
20195
202010
20216
202215
20235
20248