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Emiri

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Pronounced eh-MEE-ree /ɛˈmi.ri/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese — variously e, 'blessing/picture', + mi, 'beautiful', + ri, 'village/reason', hence 'a beautiful blessing'; routes layered by characterLow

In 30 seconds: A beautiful blessing/village: Emiri is Japanese. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-MEE-ree'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningFrom the Japanese — variously e, 'blessing/picture', + mi, 'beautiful', + ri, 'village/reason', hence 'a beautiful blessing'; routes layered by character
U.S. rank (2025)#10346 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 92

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219942025

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

Emiri comes from the Japanese — variously e, 'blessing/picture', + mi, 'beautiful', + ri, 'village/reason', hence 'a beautiful blessing' (routes layered by character, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-MEE-ree').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, a-beautiful-blessing at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Emiri joins Japanese elements variously meaning 'blessing' + 'beautiful' + 'village', hence 'a beautiful blessing' — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered by character, which we note; said 'eh-MEE-ree').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Emiri — Japanese; character-dependent

Variations

EmiryEmily

Nicknames

Emi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emiri mean?

Emiri is Japanese, variously 'a beautiful blessing' (the exact sense varies by character). We note the layered routes.

How do you pronounce Emiri?

It's said eh-MEE-ree /ɛˈmi.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Emiri a boy or girl name?

Emiri is a girl's name.

How popular is Emiri?

Emiri is a very rare name in the U.S.

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