What does the name Femi mean?

Femi is a boy name of Yoruba origin: short for Oluwafemi, 'God loves me'.

When was the name Femi most popular?

Femi has stayed rare in US Social Security records since 1890, with no peak decade to name.

What are names similar to Femi?

Names similar to Femi in origin and style include Yomi, Niyi, Sola, Bayo, Segun.

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Femi

boy name

Origin

Yoruba

Syllables

Peak era

Rare

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

short for Oluwafemi, 'God loves me'

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890srare in US records2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Femi has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.

Names that fit alongside Femi

Yomi Niyi Sola Bayo Segun Lekan

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