Akemi vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akemi

Haruki Kenji Yuki Hana Sakura

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akemi or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Akemi at #4322 in the United States.

What do Akemi and Theodore mean?

Akemi means "crimson beauty (alternate kanji)" (Japanese origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Akemi and Theodore boy or girl names?

Akemi is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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