Akemi vs Mayumi

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

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Popularity Comparison

Akemi Rank #4,322
Mayumi Rank #4,327

Akemi is more popular, ranked #4322 vs #4327 for Mayumi.

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

Mayumi ___

  • Mayumi Rose
  • Mayumi Grace
  • Mayumi Marie
  • Mayumi Claire
  • Mayumi Lin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akemi

Haruki Kenji Yuki Hana Sakura

If you choose Mayumi

Hana Kenji Yuki Naomi Ren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akemi or Mayumi more popular?

Akemi is more popular, ranked #4322 compared to Mayumi at #4327 in the United States.

What do Akemi and Mayumi mean?

Akemi means "crimson beauty (alternate kanji)" (Japanese origin). Mayumi means "true bow (archery)" (Japanese origin).

Are Akemi and Mayumi boy or girl names?

Akemi is primarily a girl name. Mayumi is primarily a girl name.

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