Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Obafemi

Obafemi is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:Abiodun Obafemi, Nigerian footballer Afolabi Obafemi, English footballer Michael Obafemi, Irish footballer Obafemi Anibaba, Nigerian civil servant and businessman Obafemi Awolowo (1909–1987), Nigerian politician and leader Obafemi Ayanbadejo, American football fullback Obafemi Lasode, Nigerian actor Obafemi Martins,…

Current Rank
#12,243
Peak Rank
#12,053 (2006)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2006
First Year
2017
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#12053
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Obafemi

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Obafemi is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:Abiodun Obafemi, Nigerian footballer Afolabi Obafemi, English footballer Michael Obafemi, Irish footballer Obafemi Anibaba, Nigerian civil servant and businessman Obafemi Awolowo (1909–1987), Nigerian politician and leader Obafemi Ayanbadejo, American football fullback Obafemi Lasode, Nigerian actor Obafemi Martins,…

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The Story of Obafemi

Obafemi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 5 Obafemis were born — ranking #12,053 that year. As of 2026, Obafemi ranks #12,243 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Obafemis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Obafemi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Obafemi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Obafemi

What does the name Obafemi mean?
Obafemi is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:Abiodun Obafemi, Nigerian footballer Afolabi Obafemi, English footballer Michael Obafemi, Irish footballer Obafemi Anibaba, Nigerian civil servant and businessman Obafemi Awolowo (1909–1987), Nigerian politician and leader Obafemi Ayanbadejo, American football fullback Obafemi Lasode, Nigerian actor Obafemi Martins,…
How popular is Obafemi in 2026?
In 2026, Obafemi ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Obafemi most popular?
Obafemi reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #12,053 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Obafemi a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Obafemi is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Obafemi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Obafemi include Aaryon, Aba, Abdelhadi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Obafemi

Obafemi is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Obafemi's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #12,053. Use the chart and map above to compare Obafemi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.