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Femi

/ FEH-mee /
Boy Yoruba 2 syllables
Meaning
Femi means Love me (Yoruba).
Gender
Boy
Origin
Yoruba
Pronunciation
FEH-mee
Popularity of Femi in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Femi first appears in US records in 1985. It peaked in 1995, when 7 boys were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Femi popular?

Declining Femi is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1995 peak.

US babies given the name Femi, by decade
2020s 5
2010s 5
2000s 10
1990s 7
1980s 5

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Femi mean?

Femi means “love me,” a short form of Oluwafemi, “God loves me.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Femi mean?

Femi means Love me. Femi means “love me,” a short form of Oluwafemi, “God loves me.”

What is the origin of the name Femi?

Femi is of Yoruba origin.

How do you pronounce Femi?

Femi is pronounced “FEH-mee.”

Is Femi a boy or a girl name?

Femi is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Femi a popular name right now?

Femi is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1995 peak.

When was the name Femi most popular?

Femi was most popular in 1995, when about 7 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Femi?

Names similar to Femi include Ade, Ayotunde.

What names go well with Femi?

Yoruba names that pair well with Femi include Ayomide, Ade, Temitope, Oluwaseun, Ife.