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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: YEH-mee //ˈjɛmi//
Origin: Yoruba; English
Meaning: Yoruba: 'worthy'; English: diminutive of names like Yemi
Historical & Cultural Background
In Yoruba culture, Yemi is often used as a short form of names that convey worthiness or value, reflecting the importance of character in the community. The Yoruba people have a rich cultural heritage in Nigeria, where names often carry significant meanings and are chosen carefully.
In English-speaking contexts, Yemi may be adopted as a modern, unique name, often reflecting a blend of cultural influences.
Famous people named Yemi
In this section, you will find notable people named Yemi. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Yemi who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Yemi who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Yemi Alade — Nigerian singer.
Yemi Osinbajo — Nigerian politician.
Sibling suggestions
If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Yemi, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yemi was first seen in the United States in 2021.
Yemi has ranked as high as #1370 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Yemi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Yemi is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Yemi was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Yemi
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Yemi.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |