Obafemi
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Obafemi first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 10 babies have been named Obafemi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Obafemi is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,311 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,311
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English origin
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Hebrew origin
"toward Jehovah are my eyes"
#30,271 in US
Old English/Scandinavian hybrid origin
"son of eternity"
#30,321 in US
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#30,390 in US
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About the Name Obafemi
Obafemi is a boy name .
Obafemi is currently ranked #30,311 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Obafemi include Oba, Obaf, Obafy, Obafie, Emi, Emiy, Emiie, Oby, Obie, and Obakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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