Rotimi

Rotimi is a boy's name of African origin meaning “stay with me.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Rotimi at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
“stay with me”

About the name Rotimi

Rotimi belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “stay with me” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Rotimi first appears in Social Security records in 1986. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7609 in 1986, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 15 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rotimi in US records

First recorded (US)
1986
Best US rank
#7609 in 1986
Peak year
1986
Total since 1880
15

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rotimi mean?

Rotimi means “stay with me” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Rotimi a boy or girl name?

Rotimi is a boy name.

What origin is the name Rotimi?

Rotimi comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Rotimi?

Rotimi first appears in US records in 1986. Its best-ever ranking was #7609 in 1986, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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