Gender: Female
Origin: Yoruba
Meaning: Joyful and bringing happiness
Pronunciation: YEH-mee-see, /ˈjɛ.mi.si/, Y EH M AH S IY
Popularity Rank: #14,505
Derived from the Yoruba language, meaning 'suit me'. It is a popular name in Nigeria, symbolizing a child who brings joy and happiness to their parents.
The name Yemisi is of Yoruba origin and means Joyful and bringing happiness. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Yemisi is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, United Kingdom, and 20 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: YEH-mee-see
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈjɛ.mi.si/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Y EH M AH S IY
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Yemisi is recorded 3,142 times globally, ranking it as the 14,505th most common name worldwide.
Yemisi is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 2,810 occurrences, making it the 495th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Yemisi is found among 1 in every 413 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #495 | 1 : 413 |
| United States of America | #14,461 | 1 : 14,590 |
| United Kingdom | #6,508 | 1 : 6,091 |
| Canada | #10,185 | 1 : 12,831 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Yemisi from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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