Emi Girl

Popularity: #692 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationEH-mee / ˈɛmi

Japanese; English

Meaning

Japanese: beautiful; English: short form of Emily

Historical & Cultural Background

In Japan, Emi is often associated with beauty and is a common name for girls. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries as a diminutive of Emily. Emi reflects a blend of cultural influences, showcasing its versatility. It is also used in various forms across different languages.

Trend Summary

Emi has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but remains less common than its variants.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Emmy
  • Emie

International Variants

  • Emi (Japanese)
  • Emmy (English)

Famous people named Emi

Emi Watanabe is a Japanese singer known for her contributions to J-Pop music.

Emi Suzuki is a Japanese actress recognized for her roles in various television dramas.

Emi Kuroda is a Japanese artist celebrated for her contemporary paintings.

Emi Tanaka is a Japanese author known for her novels exploring modern life.

Fictional characters named Emi

Emi Yusa is a character from the anime series 'The Devil is a Part-Timer!' known for her role as a hero.

Emi is a character in the visual novel 'Katawa Shoujo,' recognized for her athleticism and cheerful personality.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Emi was first seen in the United States in 1916. Emi has ranked as high as #1101 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Hawaii, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Emi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Emi (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 79
40%
TX 27
14%
NY 16
8%
HI 14
7%
FL 10
5%
WA 9
5%
AZ 6
3%
NJ 6
3%
GA 6
3%
VA 6
3%
NC 5
3%
CO 5
3%
IL 5
3%
MA 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19166
19185
19195
19205
19248
19259
19267
19278
19335
19375
19405
19445
19505
19546
19588
19627
19648
196510
19665
19678
196810
19708
19719
197221
197318
197413
197515
197616
197714
197814
197913
198039
198131
198226
198325
198423
198519
198621
198721
198822
198930
199019
199131
199224
199325
199418
199520
199629
199733
199837
199943
200056
200153
200245
200386
200459
200563
200671
200791
200873
2009109
2010111
2011135
2012156
2013135
2014200
2015168
2016173
2017120
2018158
2019166
2020161
2021175
2022202
2023213
2024259