unisex name
Opeyemi
oh-peh-YEH-mee (Yoruba)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 4
- Letters 7
- Births on record 145
Opeyemi is a unisex name with 4 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 61% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2010 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Opeyemi Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 22 |
How Popular Is Opeyemi?
In 2014, Opeyemi was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Opeyemi Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Opeyemi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Opeyemi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Opeyemi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Opeyemi
- Yoruba oh-peh-YEH-mee
Sibling Names for Opeyemi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Opeyemi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Opeyemi
How popular is the name Opeyemi?
In 2014, Opeyemi was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Opeyemi a girl's or a boy's name?
Opeyemi is used for both girls and boys. About 61% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Opeyemi?
Opeyemi has 4 syllables.
When was Opeyemi most popular?
Opeyemi peaked in 2008, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.