Olufemi
MeaningGod loves me · Yoruba
Olufemi is an African boy name meaning “God loves 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.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Olufemi has the name Emi hiding inside it.
- Word funOlufemi doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Olufemi would score 12 points, thanks largely to the F (worth 4).
- GenerationOlufemi peaked in 1983, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Olufemi you'd meet today is about 42 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Olufemis too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Olufemi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryOlufemi first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
US births per million boys, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Olufemi
Olufemi is a boy name of African origin meaning “God loves me”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, 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 Olufemi
What does the name Olufemi mean?
Olufemi means “God loves me” and comes from Yoruba. Names built around “God” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Theodore (“gift of God”), Elijah (“my God is Yahweh”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Elias (“my God is Yahweh”).
What is the origin of the name Olufemi?
Olufemi 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 Olufemi a boy or girl name?
Olufemi is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Olufemi.
How popular is the name Olufemi?
Olufemi ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1983, when it reached #3,071.
What names are similar to Olufemi?
If you like Olufemi, you might also like Theodore, Elijah, Mateo and Elias.
What should I know before naming my baby Olufemi?
Olufemi is an African boy name meaning “God loves 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.