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Akemi

ah-keh-mee

Akemi is a girl’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “Akemi is a Japanese name meaning "bright and beautiful" or "dawn beauty."”. It currently ranks #4279 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2011.

Letters5
Syllables3
OriginJapanese

What Akemi Means

Akemi is a Japanese name meaning "bright and beautiful" or "dawn beauty."

The Story of Akemi

From the Land of the Rising Sun, this name means 'bright beauty,' a perfect reflection of the light your daughter will bring.

Akemi is an elegant Japanese name, most commonly interpreted as 'bright beauty' or 'dawn beauty.' It evokes the ethereal quality of the morning light filtering through the mist, a vision of natural splendor. The name’s roots lie in the poetic appreciation of light and aesthetics deeply embedded in Japanese culture.

Saying 'Akemi' softly to yourself, it has the gentle grace of unfolding petals. It evokes the quiet radiance you already see in your unborn child. This name feels like a promise of clarity and a gentle warmth, perfect for a daughter who will illuminate your world with her presence. Writing 'Akemi' on her birth announcement will feel like capturing a sliver of the morning sun.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Personality Traits

BeautifulIntelligentKindGraceful

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Peak Year

#49 in 2011

Total Births

909

First Recorded

1944

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