Unisex · #11,069 in 2026

Oluwanifemi

Current Rank
#11,069
Peak Rank
#5,985 (2016)
Total Babies
236
5-Yr Trend
-36%
👧 Girl peak #5,985 (236 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,065 (156 total)
👧As Girl Name
2003
First Year
2024
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#5985
Peak Rank
236
Total Count
22
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2005
First Year
2020
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#5065
Peak Rank
156
Total Count
15
Years Active

The Story of Oluwanifemi

As a girl name

Oluwanifemi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2003, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 21 Oluwanifemis were born — ranking #5,985 that year. As of 2026, Oluwanifemi ranks #11,069 for girls with 8 births, falling sharply (-36%). In total, more than 236 Oluwanifemis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Oluwanifemi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2005, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 18 Oluwanifemis were born — ranking #5,065 that year. As of 2026, Oluwanifemi ranks #8,062 for boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 156 Oluwanifemis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Oluwanifemi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Oluwanifemi 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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  • Unfunny
  • Alumina

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oluwanifemi

What does the name Oluwanifemi mean?
Oluwanifemi is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Oluwanifemi in 2026?
In 2026, Oluwanifemi ranks #11,069 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Oluwanifemi most popular?
Oluwanifemi reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #5,985 that year with 21 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Oluwanifemi most popular?
Oluwanifemi has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Oluwanifemi.
Is Oluwanifemi a unisex name?
Yes — Oluwanifemi is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 60% of Oluwanifemis assigned female and 40% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Oluwanifemi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oluwanifemi include Zareen, Livian, Zayana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Oluwanifemi

Oluwanifemi is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 236 births in the dataset. Oluwanifemi's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #5,985. Use the chart and map above to compare Oluwanifemi'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.