Meaning of the nameEmi
- Unisex
- Japanese origin
- E-mi
Emi is a name of Japanese origin, formed from the elements e and mi, the latter meaning 'beautiful'.
- People (2022)
- 1,078
- Rank in Brazil
- #7,854
- Median age
- 52 years
- 2010 Census
- 1,243
- people
Emi in the 2022 Census
People with the first name Emi, by the decade they were born. In the chart, 70 = the 1970s and 20+ = 2020 to 2022. The largest group was born in the 1950s (174 people).
946 women 132 men
Source: IBGE, 2022 Demographic Census, Nomes no Brasil. The census counts the first name of people alive in 2022; small counts are not published, and the first group covers everyone born before 1940. How to read these data.
Where the name Emi is most common
States with the highest share of people named Emi in the population, in the 2022 Census.
All states
| State | People | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 343 | 0.001% |
| Paraná | 122 | 0.001% |
| Minas Gerais | 85 | 0.000% |
| Goiás | 74 | 0.001% |
| Rio Grande do Sul | 64 | 0.001% |
| Rio de Janeiro | 58 | 0.000% |
| Bahia | 50 | 0.000% |
| Pará | 50 | 0.001% |
| Santa Catarina | 36 | 0.001% |
| Mato Grosso | 28 | 0.001% |
| Amazonas | 22 | 0.001% |
| Distrito Federal | 21 | 0.001% |
| Mato Grosso do Sul | 21 | 0.001% |
| Espírito Santo | 15 | 0.000% |
States with fewer than 15 people with the name are not shown: IBGE does not publish those counts.
About the name Emi
According to Behind the Name, Emi is a female Japanese name formed from e, which can be written with the kanji 恵 ('favor, benefit') or 絵 ('painting'), and mi, written with 美 ('beautiful'). The same text notes that other kanji combinations are possible, which changes the meaning. In the 2022 Census, IBGE recorded 1,078 people named Emi, with a median age of 52. Proportionally, it is most common in Paraná.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Emi · behindthename.com · meaning
- Dicionário de Nomes em Uso no Brasil: Emi · dicionariodenomesdobrasil.com.br · spelling
Questions about the name Emi
What does the name Emi mean?
Emi means “favor or painting (kanji 恵 or 絵) plus 'beautiful' (美)”, according to Behind the Name.
How many people are named Emi in Brazil?
IBGE's 2022 Census recorded 1,078 people with the first name Emi, which ranks it number 7,854 among the country's names. The largest group was born in the 1950s.
Is Emi a boy's or a girl's name?
Emi is used by both men and women: in the 2022 Census, 946 women and 132 men had this name.
What is the origin of the name Emi?
Emi is a name of Japanese origin. The sources are listed at the end of the page.
In which Brazilian state is Emi most common?
Proportionally, in Paraná: 0.001% of the state's population is named Emi (122 people), according to the 2022 Census.
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