Emi

Emi is a girl's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 259 girls in the United States.

Emi at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Emi

Emi belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Emi first appears in Social Security records in 1916. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #994 in 2024, and in 2024 259 babies received the name — 4,055 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Emi in US records

First recorded (US)
1916
Best US rank
#994 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Emi in 2024
259
Total since 1880
4,055

Emi in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1197 in 2025
Babies named Emi in 2025
27
Total since 1996
465

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emi mean?

The meaning of Emi is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Emi a boy or girl name?

Emi is a girl name. In 2024, 259 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Emi?

Emi comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Emi?

Emi first appears in US records in 1916. Its best-ever ranking was #994 in 2024, and 259 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.