Emmi

Emmi - A very unique female name

Emmi appeared on the charts for the first time in 2003 on position #2869. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Emmi and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Emmi? 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 Emmi. The baby girl name Emmi was given to 53 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1919 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 24,594 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Emmi peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 1829.

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Emmi is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Emmi is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #922 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,089.

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 Emmi is where you live.

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Emmi origin and meaning

Finnish / German — diminutive of Emma

Uncertain as a root — Emmi is the Finnish and German pet form of Emma; Emma itself is from Germanic ermen, 'whole, universal', though that derivation, while widely accepted, is not beyond dispute

Emmi is the standard short form of Emma in Finland and Germany, used there as a full name, and it has been a small but growing presence in US data since 2003, reaching its recent high in 2022.

Origin uncertain

Emmi is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Emmi

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

Emma / Emmy / Emmie / Emani / Emi / Ema / Emme / Emoni / Eman / 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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Emmi

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 Emmi 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 Emmi?

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

• Emmi (Finnish) — A standard Finnish name, the local form of this diminutive.

Spellings and nicknames

• Emmy — Anglicised spelling; also the name of the television award.
• Emma — The full name it derives from; a separate established name.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2003, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Nickname nameInternationalShort form

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Emmi for Emma's warmth in a lighter, more Scandinavian shape that is still rare in the US.

Worth knowing

• It will be confused with Emmy — the award — and with Emma, and often taken for a nickname.