Emmi
Emmi is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Whole, universal, or industrious.
Origin and history
Emmi is a short form or variant of names beginning with the Germanic root 'ermi', such as Emma or Ermengard. It has grown in popularity as an independent given name in the United States and Northern Europe. In recent years, it has maintained a steady presence as a modern, friendly alternative to Emma.
Popularity in the United States
2,335 babies in the United States have been named Emmi since 1880. It ranks #3645 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1434.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.4 %)
- TX (21 %)
- NY (9.5 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- OH (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 19 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 122 |
| 2000-2010 | 561 |
| 2010-2019 | 942 |
| 2020-2029 | 678 |
Famous people named Emmi
- Emmi Roth: singer, songwriter
Fun facts
- Emmi developed historically as a nickname for Germanic names like Emma or Ermengard before gaining status as an independent legal name.
- The name has seen rising interest in recent decades as part of the broader global trend favoring short, two-syllable names ending in an 'i' sound.