Adeyemi
Meaningthe crown suits me · Yoruba
Adeyemi is an African boy name meaning “the crown suits me”, with Yoruba roots. Yoruba names often tell a story, such as the circumstances of a child's birth or a family's hopes. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Adeyemi has the name Emi hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Adeyemi would score 13 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
- GenerationAdeyemi peaked in 1976, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Adeyemi you'd meet today is about 49 years old.
- HistoryAdeyemi first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Adeyemi
Adeyemi is a boy name of African origin meaning “the crown suits me”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Adeyemi
What does the name Adeyemi mean?
Adeyemi means “the crown suits me” and comes from Yoruba. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Stevie (“crown”), Steven (“crown”), Stephen (“crown”) and Esteban (“crown”).
What is the origin of the name Adeyemi?
Adeyemi is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Yoruba. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Adeyemi a boy or girl name?
Adeyemi is a boy name.
How popular is the name Adeyemi?
Adeyemi is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #4,418 in 1976, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Adeyemi?
If you like Adeyemi, you might also like Stevie, Steven, Stephen and Esteban.
What should I know before naming my baby Adeyemi?
Adeyemi is an African boy name meaning “the crown suits me”, with Yoruba roots. Yoruba names often tell a story, such as the circumstances of a child's birth or a family's hopes. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.