Blessed, beautiful, or picture
In Japanese, Emiri is most commonly a feminine name formed from kanji such as 'e' (blessed, favor, or picture) combined with 'mi' (beautiful) and 'ri' (hometown or jasmine). Its meaning shifts depending on the specific characters used by the parents. While rare in the US, it is a contemporary choice in Japan that bridges traditional sounds with a modern feel.
Less common today
Emiri isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,182 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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