Akemi

Akemi 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 33 girls in the United States.

Akemi at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Akemi

Akemi 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, Akemi first appears in Social Security records in 1944. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3267 in 2013, and in 2024 33 babies received the name — 904 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Akemi in US records

First recorded (US)
1944
Best US rank
#3267 in 2013
Peak year
2011
Babies named Akemi in 2024
33
Total since 1880
904

Akemi in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2010
Best rank
#4688 in 2010
Babies named Akemi in 2023
3
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Akemi mean?

The meaning of Akemi 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 Akemi a boy or girl name?

Akemi is a girl name. In 2024, 33 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Akemi?

Akemi comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Akemi?

Akemi first appears in US records in 1944. Its best-ever ranking was #3267 in 2013, and 33 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 [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.