Hemi

♀ Girl

Pronounced HEH-mee /ˈhɛ.mi/Medium

Meaning: A short, modern name; in Maori, Hemi is a traditional form of James ('supplanter'), used mainly for boys. As a girl's name here it reads as a crisp coinage; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, crisp name: Hemi reads as a modern pick or a Maori form of James (said 'HEH-mee'). Routes uncertain.

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Origin LowEnglish, Maori

MeaningA short, modern name; in Maori, Hemi is a traditional form of James ('supplanter'), used mainly for boys. As a girl's name here it reads as a crisp coinage; routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#10540 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 95

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

Hemi reads as a crisp modern coinage for a girl, though it is best known as the Maori form of James ('supplanter'). The routes are uncertain, which we note — very rare in the U.S. (said 'HEH-mee').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, short, and modern.

Did you know? Hemi is a short, modern-feeling name; in Maori it is a traditional form of James ('supplanter'), mainly for boys — so its route here is uncertain, which we note (said 'HEH-mee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Hemi — short coinage / Maori 'James'; cross-sex; uncertain

Variations

HemmiHemieHema

Nicknames

HemMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hemi mean?

Hemi is a short modern name; in Maori it is a form of James ('supplanter'). The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Hemi?

It's said HEH-mee /ˈhɛ.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hemi a boy or girl name?

Hemi is used here for a girl; note it is mainly a boy's name in Maori.

How popular is Hemi?

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