Folayemi audio^ⓘis a given name of Yoruba origin, and translates to, "make me worthy of success". It is a compound of Yoruba words fi -"use" ọlá -"wealth, nobility" yẹ -"befit, benefit" mí -"me". The name is predominant in South West Nigeria, primarily given to females, though it is sometimes used for males.^[1] Variants include Fọlá, and Yẹmí.

• Folayemi Wilson, American artist, designer
• Yemi Blaq, born as Folayemi Olatunji, Nigerian film actor and song actor

• Folakemi