Akemi vs Ameri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akemi

Girl #4,322 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crimson beauty (alternate kanji)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,322
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ake, Kemi, Emi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ameri

Girl #4,266 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"work, home"

Origin: Germanic (via Emery)

Cultural Roots

American Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,266
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ami, Meri, Ame

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Akemi Rank #4,322
Ameri Rank #4,266

Ameri is more popular, ranked #4266 vs #4322 for Akemi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Akemi ___

  • Akemi Marie
  • Akemi Rose
  • Akemi Lynn
  • Akemi Joy
  • Akemi Jade
  • Akemi Pearl

Ameri ___

  • Ameri Rose
  • Ameri Grace
  • Ameri Joy
  • Ameri Lynn
  • Ameri Faith
  • Ameri Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akemi

Haruki Kenji Yuki Hana Sakura

If you choose Ameri

Avery Emery Kairi Remy Nori

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akemi or Ameri more popular?

Ameri is more popular, ranked #4266 compared to Akemi at #4322 in the United States.

What do Akemi and Ameri mean?

Akemi means "crimson beauty (alternate kanji)" (Japanese origin). Ameri means "work, home" (Germanic (via Emery) origin).

Are Akemi and Ameri boy or girl names?

Akemi is primarily a girl name. Ameri is primarily a girl name.

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