Emi
Emi is a girl's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Beautiful favor, blessed beauty, or picture, depending on the kanji used.
Origin and history
Emi is a classic Japanese feminine given name that has gained increasing international visibility in recent decades. In the United States, it serves both as a standalone name and as a modern diminutive for names like Emily or Emmeline. Its popularity has grown steadily in the 2020s as parents favor short, vowel-rich names.
Popularity in the United States
4,360 babies in the United States have been named Emi since 1880. It ranks #2661 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1038.
States where it is most popular
- CA (45.6 %)
- TX (11.6 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- HI (7.4 %)
- WA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 16 |
| 1920-1930 | 37 |
| 1930-1940 | 10 |
| 1940-1950 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 19 |
| 1960-1970 | 48 |
| 1970-1980 | 141 |
| 1980-1990 | 257 |
| 1990-2000 | 279 |
| 2000-2010 | 706 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,523 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,314 |
Famous people named Emi
- Emi Fujita: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- In Japanese, the meaning of Emi varies based on the chosen kanji characters, with common combinations representing 'blessed beauty' or 'beautiful picture'.
- While originating as an independent Japanese name, it functions seamlessly in English-speaking regions as a sleek alternative to Emmy.