UK boy's name
Oluremi
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "wealth from God's blessing".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Oluremi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Oluremi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3449, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 5 births.
This profile covers 5 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. 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.
Oluremi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 5 living people in the UK are called Oluremi. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oluremi ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 5 boys were registered as Oluremi.
- • About 5 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oluremi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3449
2022
Births in 2022
5
Latest year
Peak year
2022
5 births
Estimated living
5
2026
Meaning
What does Oluremi mean?
Oluremi is a Yoruba name from West Africa, particularly popular among the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. The name is derived from the Yoruba words "Olu," meaning "owner" or "lord," and "remi," meaning "life" or "existence." Together, Oluremi means "the owner of life" or "the lord of life."
The name's origins can be traced back to the Yoruba culture and traditions, deeply rooted in the belief that life is a precious gift bestowed upon individuals by a higher power or divine entity. The Yoruba people revere and celebrate life, and the name Oluremi reflects this reverence.
While the exact date of the name's first usage is uncertain, it has been a part of Yoruba naming traditions for centuries. The name has been mentioned in Yoruba oral histories, folktales, and proverbs, reflecting its significance within the culture.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Oluremi dates back to the 18th century, when it was borne by Oluremi Tinubu, a prominent Yoruba woman who played a crucial role in the development of Lagos, Nigeria. She lived from approximately 1770 to 1853 and was the daughter of an influential Yoruba chief.
Another notable figure in history with the name Oluremi was Oluremi Adedeji, a Nigerian educator and women's rights activist born in 1925. She founded the Eko Club, an organization dedicated to promoting the education and empowerment of women in Lagos.
In the realm of arts and culture, Oluremi Iginla-Amedu, born in 1964, is a renowned Nigerian playwright and author known for her contributions to the development of contemporary Nigerian theater.
Oluremi Adewunmi, born in 1968, is a Nigerian-British journalist and writer who has worked for various publications, including The Guardian and The Telegraph, and has authored several books on cultural and social topics.
Oluremi Sokunbi, born in 1983, is an American personal finance expert, author, and entrepreneur. She founded the website "The Frugal Feminista," which focuses on empowering women financially.
These individuals, spanning different eras and professions, have carried the name Oluremi and contributed to their respective fields, making the name a part of cultural and historical narratives.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Oluremi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oluremi 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 | #3449 | 5 | 1 |
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- Owen 33,517
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- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
Oluremi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oluremi in the UK right now?
In 2022, Oluremi was ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Oluremi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 5 babies registered as Oluremi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oluremi?
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "wealth from God's blessing".
How many people are called Oluremi in the UK?
A total of 5 babies have been registered as Oluremi 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.