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Kemi
GirlMeaning of Kemi: Yoruba: 'cherished'
Kemi is a girl's name most strongly associated with Yoruba naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 11610th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 5891st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#11610
7 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5891
3 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
383
First recorded 1961 · peak 2022
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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