Hemi

♂ Boy

Pronounced HEH-mee /ˈhɛ.mi/Medium

Meaning: A Maori form of James — from the Hebrew Ya'akov (Jacob), 'a supplanter; a holder of the heel; one who follows'Low

In 30 seconds: A supplanter: Hemi is a Maori form of James. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'HEH-mee').

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Origin LowHebrew, Maori

MeaningA Maori form of James — from the Hebrew Ya'akov (Jacob), 'a supplanter; a holder of the heel; one who follows'

U.S. rank (2024)#7926 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 186

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 is a Maori form of James — from the Hebrew Ya'akov (Jacob), 'a supplanter; a holder of the heel; one who follows'. A crisp, classic name in Maori and New Zealand families (said 'HEH-mee').

In the U.S. it appears in Maori and Pacific families. Rare, a-supplanter at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Hemi is the Maori form of James — from Hebrew Ya'akov (Jacob), 'a supplanter; a holder of the heel' — crisp and classic (said 'HEH-mee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Hemi — Maori form of James

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hemi mean?

Hemi is a Maori form of James — Hebrew 'a supplanter; one who follows'.

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 a boy's name.

How popular is Hemi?

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