Unisex · #13,316 in 2026

Oluremi

Olúrẹ̀mí is a Nigerian female given name and of Yoruba origin, which means "The Lord consoles me.". Olúrẹ̀mí once exclusively feminine, is now being adopted by males, reflecting shifting societal norms and the growing trend of unisex names.

Current Rank
#13,316
Peak Rank
#13,316 (1992)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #13,316 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #12,323 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
1992
First Year
1992
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#13316
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2022
First Year
2022
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#12323
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Oluremi

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

Olúrẹ̀mí is a Nigerian female given name and of Yoruba origin, which means "The Lord consoles me.". Olúrẹ̀mí once exclusively feminine, is now being adopted by males, reflecting shifting societal norms and the growing trend of unisex names.

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The Story of Oluremi

As a girl name

Oluremi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 5 Oluremis were born — ranking #13,316 that year. As of 2026, Oluremi ranks #13,316 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Oluremis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Oluremi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2022, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 5 Oluremis were born — ranking #12,323 that year. As of 2026, Oluremi ranks #12,323 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Oluremis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Oluremi

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

  • Alluring
  • Alarum
  • Alluringly
  • Allurance
  • Alarums
  • Alarma
  • Allura
  • Ultram
  • Alarm
  • Alarmed
  • Alarms
  • Uluru

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oluremi

What does the name Oluremi mean?
Olúrẹ̀mí is a Nigerian female given name and of Yoruba origin, which means "The Lord consoles me.". Olúrẹ̀mí once exclusively feminine, is now being adopted by males, reflecting shifting societal norms and the growing trend of unisex names.
How popular is Oluremi in 2026?
In 2026, Oluremi ranks #13,316 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Oluremi most popular?
Oluremi reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #13,316 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Oluremi a unisex name?
Yes — Oluremi is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 50% of Oluremis assigned female and 50% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Oluremi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oluremi include Adeva, Alaxandria, Aleandra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Oluremi

Oluremi is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Oluremi's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #13,316. Use the chart and map above to compare Oluremi'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.