Akemi
Every Akemi since 1944 — 932 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akemi
Akemi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,561 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1944, 932 American babies have been named Akemi. Its peak came in 2011, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Akemi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akemi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,561 | — | — |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,295 | — | — |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,559 | — | — |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,912 | — | — |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,722 | — | — |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,093 | — | — |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,620 | — | — |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,531 | — | — |
| 2017 | 29 | #4,701 | — | — |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,132 | — | — |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,297 | — | — |
| 2014 | 41 | #3,721 | — | — |
| 2013 | 49 | #3,269 | — | — |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,713 | — | — |
| 2011 | 49 | #3,305 | — | — |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,738 | — | — |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,685 | — | — |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,887 | — | — |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,714 | — | — |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,154 | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,826 | — | — |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,229 | — | — |
| 2003 | 16 | #6,895 | — | — |
| 2002 | 11 | #8,857 | — | — |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,328 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #11,841 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,544 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,217 | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,572 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,423 | — | — |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,859 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,002 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Akemi
- Akemi Iwata Soccer player · b. 1954
- Akemi Noda Soccer player · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Akemi in 2025?
Akemi ranked #5,561 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akemi?
932 babies have been named Akemi in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akemi most popular?
Akemi peaked in 2011, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Akemi a boy or girl name?
Akemi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akemi rising or falling?
Akemi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Akemi?
Well-known people named Akemi include Akemi Iwata (soccer player), Akemi Noda (soccer player).