UK girl's name
Oghenemine
A masculine name of Urhobo origin meaning "God's treasure or gift".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Oghenemine is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Oghenemine popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5691, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2010 to 2014. 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.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Oghenemine. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oghenemine ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 girls were registered as Oghenemine.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oghenemine as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5691
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Oghenemine mean?
The name Oghenemine is of Nigerian origin, specifically from the Urhobo ethnic group located in the Delta State region of southern Nigeria. It is an Urhobo name that has its roots in the traditional Urhobo language.
The name Oghenemine is a compound word formed from the combination of two Urhobo words: "Oghene," meaning "God" or "Almighty," and "emine," meaning "mine" or "my own." Thus, the name Oghenemine can be translated to mean "God is mine" or "My own God."
This name is believed to have its origins in the traditional religious beliefs and practices of the Urhobo people, who were known for their strong spiritual and cultural traditions. The name reflects the deep reverence and connection that the Urhobo people had with their spiritual beliefs and their acknowledgment of a Supreme Being or God.
Historically, the name Oghenemine was primarily given to male children in the Urhobo community as a way of expressing gratitude to the divine for the gift of a child and as a means of dedicating the child to the service of the Almighty. It was also sometimes given as a name to express the parents' hope and faith in the divine protection and guidance for their child.
While the name Oghenemine has its origins in the Urhobo language and culture, it has gained recognition and usage beyond the Urhobo community and has been adopted by other ethnic groups in Nigeria and the broader West African region.
Some notable historical figures who bore the name Oghenemine include:
1. Oghenemine Ishichuku (c. 1860 - 1930), a prominent Urhobo chief and community leader in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 2. Oghenemine Okoro (1902 - 1977), a Nigerian educator and one of the pioneers of formal education in the Urhobo region. 3. Oghenemine Akpoborie (1915 - 1988), a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of the Urhobo community. 4. Oghenemine Emuakpor (1920 - 2002), a Nigerian writer, poet, and cultural activist who played a significant role in preserving and promoting Urhobo literature and cultural heritage. 5. Oghenemine Obafemi (1928 - 2011), a Nigerian academic and one of the founding fathers of the University of Ilorin, where he served as the first Vice-Chancellor.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Oghenemine, reflecting its long-standing cultural and historical significance within the Urhobo community and beyond.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oghenemine over time
The chart below shows babies named Oghenemine registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Oghenemine, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oghenemine by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oghenemine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5190 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Oghenemine: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oghenemine in the UK right now?
In 2014, Oghenemine was ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Oghenemine most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Oghenemine in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oghenemine?
A masculine name of Urhobo origin meaning "God's treasure or gift".
How many people are called Oghenemine in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Oghenemine across the 2 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.