Opeyemi is a unisex name of Yoruba origin. In Yoruba, it is pronounced as oh-peh-YEH-mee (/oˈpe.je.mi/). This name has variations such as Opey and Ope. The name Opeyemi has been recorded in the United States since at least 1996, with varying levels of popularity over the years. It ranked 13,515th in 1996, and its popularity fluctuated in subsequent years. In recent years, it has been given to around 6 to 7 newborns per year in the USA. Opeyemi carries a unique cultural significance and can be a meaningful choice for parents looking for a distinct and multicultural name for their child.
Opeyemi Oluwole Sowore is a Nigerian American known for advocating for the release of her husband, journalist Omoyele Sowore, after he was arrested on charges of threat to national security. |