UK girl's name
Moremi
An African feminine name of Yoruba origin meaning "the child has traveled safely".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Moremi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Moremi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2021 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Moremi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Moremi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Moremi ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 girls were registered as Moremi.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Moremi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Moremi mean?
The given name Moremi originated from the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria and the surrounding regions. It is a compound word derived from the Yoruba words "mo" meaning "I" and "remi" meaning "have grown up." The name can be translated to mean "I have grown up" or "I have matured."
Moremi has its roots in the ancient kingdom of Ile-Ife, which is regarded as the cradle of the Yoruba civilization. The name is closely associated with the legendary Queen Moremi Ajasoro, who is celebrated in Yoruba folklore for her bravery and sacrifice in saving the people of Ile-Ife from the oppressive rule of the neighboring Igbo tribe in the 12th century.
The earliest recorded mention of the name Moremi can be found in the oral traditions and folklore of the Yoruba people, which have been passed down through generations. These stories recount the heroic deeds of Queen Moremi Ajasoro and her pivotal role in liberating her people from subjugation.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Moremi. One of the earliest recorded examples is Moremi Ajasoro herself, who lived in the 12th century and is revered as a symbol of courage and selflessness in Yoruba culture.
Another prominent figure is Moremi Aina (c. 1910 - 2008), a Nigerian educator and women's rights activist who played a significant role in promoting female education and empowerment in her country.
Moremi Olufunlayo Kuti (1940 - 2019) was a Nigerian women's rights activist and the first female chairperson of the Ogun State Civil Service Commission. She was also the mother of the renowned Afrobeat musician, Fela Kuti.
Moremi Ajasoro (1918 - 1995) was a Nigerian playwright and dramatist who wrote several plays that explored various aspects of Yoruba culture and traditions.
Moremi Oluwasola Adeniji (1955 - 2010) was a Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist who dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of women and children.
The name Moremi has transcended its Yoruba origins and has been adopted by various cultures around the world, serving as a symbol of courage, resilience, and personal growth.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Moremi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Moremi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5581 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Moremi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Moremi in the UK right now?
In 2021, Moremi was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Moremi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Moremi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Moremi?
An African feminine name of Yoruba origin meaning "the child has traveled safely".
How many people are called Moremi in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Moremi across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.