Oluyemi is of Yoruba origin, a prominent ethnic group from West Africa, particularly Nigeria. It is a unisex name that translates to 'Yemi' meaning "mother should have come home". This name holds significant cultural and familial importance in the Yoruba community, often given as a symbol of longing for a child's safe return home.
There were five babies named Oluyemi born each year between 2001 and now, making up a total of five children bearing that name.