Emi

Meaning of Emi

It is a Japanese name meaning 'beautiful blessing' or 'beautiful smile'.

Emi has Japanese roots — browse every Japanese baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Emi

After ranking as high as #994 in 2024, Emi has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Emi

• Emi Wada
  Oscar-winning Japanese costume designer
• Emi Takei
  Popular Japanese actress and model
• Emi Fukada
  Prominent Japanese adult video actress
• Emi Nitta
  Japanese voice actress and singer
• Emi Sakura
  Professional Japanese wrestler

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Questions about the name Emi

What does the name Emi mean?

Emi means it is a japanese name meaning 'beautiful blessing' or 'beautiful smile', and it comes from Japanese origins.

Is Emi a boy's or a girl's name?

Emi is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Emi?

Emi did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Emi most popular?

Emi peaked at #994 in 2024.