Akemi vs Emma

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

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Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Akemi Rank #4,322
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akemi

Haruki Kenji Yuki Hana Sakura

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akemi or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Akemi at #4322 in the United States.

What do Akemi and Emma mean?

Akemi means "crimson beauty (alternate kanji)" (Japanese origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Akemi and Emma boy or girl names?

Akemi is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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