UK girl's name
Oluwakemi
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "God cherished this child".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Oluwakemi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Oluwakemi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 12 births.
This profile covers 145 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 144 living people in the UK are called Oluwakemi. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oluwakemi ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 12 girls were registered as Oluwakemi.
- • About 144 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oluwakemi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
12 births
Estimated living
144
2026
Meaning
What does Oluwakemi mean?
Oluwakemi is a Yoruba name from West Africa, specifically Nigeria. It is a combination of two words: "Oluwa," meaning "the Lord" or "God," and "Kemi," meaning "admirable" or "praiseworthy." The name can be translated to mean "the admirable one of God" or "God's praised one."
The Yoruba people are an ethnic group native to southwestern Nigeria and parts of Benin and Togo. Their language, also called Yoruba, is a Niger-Congo language spoken by over 30 million people. The name Oluwakemi has its roots in the Yoruba culture and traditions, reflecting the importance of religion and spirituality in their society.
While the name's origin can be traced back to the Yoruba people, it is not known exactly when it first came into use. However, many Yoruba names have been documented in various historical records, including religious texts and oral traditions passed down through generations.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Oluwakemi can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba linguist and the first African Anglican bishop in Nigeria. He lived from 1809 to 1891 and played a significant role in promoting Yoruba language and culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Oluwakemi. Here are five examples:
1. Oluwakemi Adesida (born in the 20th century), a Nigerian actress and producer known for her work in Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry.
2. Oluwakemi Toriola (born in 1973), a Nigerian former professional table tennis player who competed in seven Olympic Games and won multiple medals in international competitions.
3. Oluwakemi Ayokunnumi (born in the 20th century), a Nigerian sprinter who specialized in the 100 and 200 meters and represented her country at the Olympic Games.
4. Oluwakemi Ademola (born in the mid-20th century), a Nigerian lawyer and judge who served as the first female Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja.
5. Oluwakemi Anjorin (born in the late 20th century), a Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur known for her eponymous clothing line and contributions to the fashion industry in Nigeria.
These individuals have made significant contributions in their respective fields, showcasing the versatility and prominence of the name Oluwakemi across various sectors.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oluwakemi over time
The chart below shows babies named Oluwakemi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Oluwakemi, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oluwakemi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oluwakemi 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 | #5678 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4516 | 42 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2817 | 69 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2240 | 28 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Oluwakemi
- Olivia 123,111
- Orla 10,799
- 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
Oluwakemi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oluwakemi in the UK right now?
In 2023, Oluwakemi was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Oluwakemi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 12 babies registered as Oluwakemi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oluwakemi?
A feminine Yoruba name meaning "God cherished this child".
How many people are called Oluwakemi in the UK?
A total of 145 babies have been registered as Oluwakemi across the 25 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.