US Popularity:12473
Origin:Nigerian
Meaning:The king loves me
Obafemi is a beautiful boy's name of Yoruban origin, meaning "the king loves me." Derived from the honorific oba, a hereditary title for rulers and clan chiefs in Nigeria, it bears the legacy of the many mighty monarchs who've carried it. Next in line or not, your little one is bound to feel right and royal in their very own way with a name like Obafemi to lead them through life.

Obafemi Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2017
#26413
in 2017
+ 1306
from 2006
In comparison to the previous year's data
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