How Many People Are Named Emi?

Complete statistics for the name Emi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Emi
Very Rare
Japanese

Emi is a rare, modern name that evokes a sense of uniqueness. With only 3,940 people named Emi living in the US today, you're one in 83,757 Americans who shares this name. The majority of Emi's are under 30, making it a genuinely trendy choice.

~3,940
Living in US
1 in 83,757
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Elegant Innovative Sophisticated
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, compassion, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,433
Worldwide Bearers
#4,421
Global Rank
🇷🇺 Russia
944
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
916
🇵🇱 Poland
613
🇵🇭 Philippines
397
🇪🇸 Spain
386
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
353
🇫🇯 Fiji
345
🇲🇦 Morocco
328
🇦🇱 Albania
305
🇹🇭 Thailand
303

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3,940 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
3,351
Would be under 30 (83%)
587
Would be 30–60 (14%)
117
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 4,055 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Emi Through the Generations

Emi has seen a surge in popularity, particularly among younger generations. In 2024, the name peaked with 259 births, marking a significant rise in its usage. Today, the average age of someone named Emi is just 18, with 3,351 individuals under 30, 587 aged between 30 and 60, and 117 over 60. This distribution highlights Emi's status as a contemporary name, favored by parents looking for something fresh and distinctive.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,047
Texas 257
New York 193
Hawaii 166
Washington 134
Florida 107
Illinois 67
Colorado 35
Arizona 33
Virginia 29

✨ Similar Names to Emi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Emi's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Emi

How Many People Have the Name Emi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,940 people in the United States currently share the name Emi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 83,757 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Emi a Common or Rare Name?

Emi is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Emi Mean?

Emi means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Emi in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Emi Most Popular?

The name Emi reached peak popularity in 2024, with 259 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Emi?

Approximately 3,940 people named Emi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,055. That works out to roughly 1 in 83,757 Americans.

Is Emi a rare name?

Emi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 83,757 Americans has this name.

What does the name Emi mean?

Emi means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Emi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Emi are male and 100% are female.

When was Emi most popular?

Emi peaked in 2024 with 259 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,940
All-Time Births4,055
1 in X1 in 83,757
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2024
World Rank#4,421
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.