Akemi vs Yuki

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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Yuki

Girl #4,498 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courage, bravery (勇気)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,498
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

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Popularity Comparison

Akemi Rank #4,322
Yuki Rank #4,498

Akemi is more popular, ranked #4322 vs #4498 for Yuki.

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

Yuki ___

  • Yuki Mae
  • Yuki Rose
  • Yuki Grace
  • Yuki Aiko
  • Yuki Hana
  • Yuki Sora

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Akemi

Haruki Kenji Yuki Hana Sakura

If you choose Yuki

Hana Sora Ren Miko Aiko

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akemi or Yuki more popular?

Akemi is more popular, ranked #4322 compared to Yuki at #4498 in the United States.

What do Akemi and Yuki mean?

Akemi means "crimson beauty (alternate kanji)" (Japanese origin). Yuki means "courage, bravery (勇気)" (Japanese origin).

Are Akemi and Yuki boy or girl names?

Akemi is primarily a girl name. Yuki is primarily a girl name.

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