Emi: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ehm-ee
Origin: Japan
gender-female

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Emmy Samtani

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: East Asia
Meaning: Or

Emi is a versatile and beautiful name with multiple meanings depending on the context. In Japanese, Emi signifies 'beautiful favor, ''beautiful benefit, ''beautiful picture, 'or 'beautiful painting, 'reflecting something aesthetically pleasing and advantageous. The name has been used in various forms and combinations of kanji characters, each carrying its own unique meaning. Over time, Emi has become a popular choice for both given names and nicknames, particularly in Japanese culture. Its versatility and multiple interpretations make it a significant and meaningful name.

Emi Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Emi is currently #2117 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Emi is currently #1181 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Emi is currently #1021 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Emi is currently #550 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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