Emi

Emi - A very unique female name

Emi appeared on the charts for the first time in 1925 on position #1699. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Emi and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Emi? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Emi. The baby girl name Emi was given to 247 baby girls in 2025, ranking #895 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 5,277 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Emi peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 895.

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Emi is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Emi is currently topping the baby name charts in Hawaii at position #19 - and is the least popular in Virginia at position #1,242.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Emi is where you live.

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Emi origin and meaning

Japanese

Depends on the kanji chosen — common readings combine e ('blessing' or 'picture') with mi ('beautiful')

Emi is a long-established Japanese girl's name whose meaning is fixed by the characters used to write it, so no single meaning covers every Emi. In English-speaking countries it is also picked up as a short, spare form of Emily or Emma, which is a separate and simpler story. Its sharp rise since 2020 to a peak in 2025 fits both currents at once.

Origin uncertain

Emi is a 3 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Emi, pop culture references for the name Emi and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Emi

We've found the following names that sound similar to Emi, sorted by popularity.

Emma / Emmy / Emmie / Emani / Ema / Emme / Emoni / Eman / Emmi / Eimy /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Emi

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Emi a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Emi?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EM-ee · /ˈɛmi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Emmy — A separate name, also used as a diminutive of Emma and Emily

Famous bearers

• Emi Takei — Japanese actress and model (b. 1993) Contemporary

Style

InternationalShort form

Why parents choose it

Emi appeals to parents who want something two syllables, soft and cross-cultural — Japanese in origin, but effortless in English.

Worth knowing

• Because Japanese meanings depend on kanji, any single 'beautiful blessing' gloss is only one possibility
• It will often be assumed to be short for Emily or Emma