The nameAkemi
Akemi is a bright Japanese name.
- Girl's name
- Japanese
Meaning
Akemi is often written with characters meaning "bright" and "beauty".
Origin
Japanese.
History
In the United States Akemi reached 3267th place in 2013.
Popularity of the name Akemi
Akemi in the United States
Akemi was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 339 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Akemi. Its rise began around 1944, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Akemi in the United States were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 26 births a year.
Sibling names for Akemi
Names from the same generation as Akemi, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akemi mean?
Akemi is often written with characters meaning "bright" and "beauty".
What is the origin of the name Akemi?
Japanese.
Is Akemi a girl's or a boy's name?
Akemi is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Akemi?
In 2024, Akemi was the 4367th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 33 births.
What are good sibling names for Akemi?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lucienne, Oumou, Sephora and Aili for a sister, Yassin, Olivier, Élie and Boubacar for a brother.