How Many People Are Named Yemi?

Complete statistics for the name Yemi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Yemi
Very Rare
Yoruba

Yemi means 'born on a Friday' in Yoruba, making it both meaningful and rare. Only 17 people named Yemi live in the US today, which means 1 in 19,524,917 Americans have this name. All 6 births in 2021 show it's a genuinely modern name.

~17
Living in US
1 in 19,524,917
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Born on a Friday
🌐
Origin
Yoruba
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Dynamic Innovative Inspired
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

69,824
Worldwide Bearers
#13,900
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
60,190
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,664
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
1,965
🇬🇧 England
1,084
🇺🇸 United States
877
🇧🇯 Benin
548
🇬🇭 Ghana
449
🇹🇩 Chad
309
🇵🇱 Poland
283
🇮🇳 India
263

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
17 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 3
17
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 17 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
22
Classic Feel
4
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Yemi Through the Generations

Yemi, a name that's very much of its time, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 2021 with 6 births. With only 17 individuals bearing the name, Yemi stands out as a unique choice, especially considering that all of those named Yemi are under 30 years old, indicating a strong preference among younger parents. This trend suggests that Yemi will likely continue to be a name associated with new generations, maintaining its status as a fresh and contemporary option.

✨ Similar Names to Yemi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yemi's Yoruba roots

📄 About the Name Yemi

How Many People Have the Name Yemi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17 people in the United States currently share the name Yemi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 19,524,917 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yemi a Common or Rare Name?

Yemi is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Yemi Mean?

Yemi means "born on a Friday" and comes from Yoruba origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Yemi in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Yemi Most Popular?

The name Yemi reached peak popularity in 2021, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Yemi?

Approximately 17 people named Yemi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17. That works out to roughly 1 in 19,524,917 Americans.

Is Yemi a rare name?

Yemi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 19,524,917 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yemi mean?

Yemi means "born on a Friday" and comes from Yoruba origins.

Is Yemi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Yemi are male and 100% are female.

When was Yemi most popular?

Yemi peaked in 2021 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US17
All-Time Births17
1 in X1 in 19,524,917
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age3
Peak Year2021
World Rank#13,900
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.