UK girl's name
Olukemi
Feminine Yoruba name originating from Nigeria meaning "wealth has returned home".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1996. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Olukemi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Olukemi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1996 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3795, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1996 to 1996. 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.
Olukemi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Olukemi. 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 1997 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Olukemi ranked #3795 for girls in England and Wales in 1996, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Olukemi.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Olukemi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3795
1996
Births in 1996
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Olukemi mean?
Olukemi is a Yoruba name that originated in southwestern Nigeria. It is a combination of the words "Olu," meaning "owner" or "lord," and "Kemi," meaning "admirable" or "praiseworthy." This name can be interpreted to mean "the admirable owner" or "the praiseworthy lord."
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group native to present-day southwestern Nigeria and the surrounding regions. Their culture and language have a rich history that dates back several centuries. The name Olukemi likely emerged during this time period as a way to honor individuals who were considered admirable or praiseworthy within the Yoruba community.
While there are no known ancient texts or religious scriptures that specifically reference the name Olukemi, it is believed to have been in use among the Yoruba people for centuries. The earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing this name are difficult to trace due to the limited historical records from that region and time period.
One notable individual with the name Olukemi was Olukemi Adedeji, a Nigerian author and educator who lived from 1932 to 2008. She was known for her children's literature and her contributions to the promotion of Yoruba culture and language.
Another historical figure was Olukemi Fadayomi, a Nigerian lawyer and activist who played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and gender equality in Nigeria during the 20th century.
In the field of music, Olukemi Ilesanmi was a renowned Nigerian singer and songwriter who gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s for her contributions to the Jùjú music genre.
Olukemi Omosanya was a Nigerian artist and sculptor who was celebrated for her works that explored themes of African culture and identity. She lived from 1935 to 2007.
Olukemi Lala-Akintola was a Nigerian politician and diplomat who served as a member of the Nigerian Senate and as the High Commissioner of Nigeria to the United Kingdom in the late 20th century.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Olukemi, a name that carries a rich cultural significance and meaning within the Yoruba tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Olukemi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Olukemi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
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- Olive 6,815
- Ophelia 4,939
- Ottilie 4,407
- Oliwia 2,608
- Ocean 1,811
- Orlaith 1,357
- Olivia-Rose 1,250
- Octavia 1,243
- Olivia-Grace 618
- Orlagh 608
FAQ
Olukemi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Olukemi in the UK right now?
In 1996, Olukemi was ranked #3795 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Olukemi most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Olukemi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Olukemi?
Feminine Yoruba name originating from Nigeria meaning "wealth has returned home".
How many people are called Olukemi in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Olukemi 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.