Akemi

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Pronounced ah-KEH-mee /ɑˈkɛ.mi/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese ake, 'bright, dawn', plus mi, 'beauty' — 'bright/dawn beauty'Medium

In 30 seconds: Bright dawn beauty: Akemi joins Japanese ake, 'bright/dawn', with mi, 'beauty'. Luminous, graceful, and lovely.

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese ake, 'bright, dawn', plus mi, 'beauty' — 'bright/dawn beauty'

U.S. rank (2025)#5561 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 926

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Akemi comes from Japanese ake, 'bright, dawn', plus mi, 'beauty' — 'bright/dawn beauty' (the meaning depends on the kanji, which we note). A luminous, graceful Japanese name.

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, bright-beauty at the root, and graceful.

Did you know? Akemi joins ake — 'bright' or 'dawn' — with mi, 'beauty'; the meaning depends on the kanji, but it always shines with brightness and grace.

Overall data confidence 78%

Japanese references — Akemi — kanji-dependent

Variations

Akemie

Nicknames

Ake

Famous Bearers

★Akemi Okamura (1969-)
Japanese voice actress best known for voicing Nami in the anime series 'One Piece'

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Akemi mean?

Akemi is Japanese for 'bright/dawn beauty' (the meaning depends on the kanji).

How do you pronounce Akemi?

It's said ah-KEH-mee /ɑˈkɛ.mi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Akemi a boy or girl name?

Akemi is a girl's name.

How popular is Akemi?

Akemi is a rare name in the U.S.