The nameEmi
Emi is a short Japanese girl's name meaning "beautiful blessing". It is also a short form of Emily.
- Girl's name
- Japanese
Meaning
In Japanese emi can be written with characters for "blessing" and "beautiful", or mean "smile".
Origin
Japanese, or English as a nickname.
History
In the United States Emi reached its best rank, 994th, in 2024.
Famous people named Emi
- Emi Takei, actress
Popularity of the name Emi
Emi in the United States
Emi was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,522 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Emi. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Emi in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 202 births a year on average, against 157 in the five years before.
Emi in France
Emi was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 355 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Emi. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Emi in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 40 births a year on average, against 30 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Emi
Names from the same generation as Emi, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emi mean?
In Japanese emi can be written with characters for "blessing" and "beautiful", or mean "smile".
What is the origin of the name Emi?
Japanese, or English as a nickname.
Is Emi a girl's or a boy's name?
Emi is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Emi?
In 2024, Emi was the 996th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 259 births.
What are the variants of the name Emi?
Variants and related names of Emi include Emilie.
What are good sibling names for Emi?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Yuna, Elina, Khadija and Imogen for a sister, Kenji, Imran, Ayan and Ilyas for a brother.
Who are famous people named Emi?
Emi Takei, actress.