Declining since 2010, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Eimi since 2002
Babies named Eimi per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eimi's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Eimi is a name that entered U.S. records in 2002 and has remained uncommon. As of 2025, it ranks 13,208 with an estimated 1 in 267,878 newborns receiving it. Interest peaked in 2022, but the name has been on a downward trajectory since 2010, with 20 fewer occurrences compared to its peak year. The name has no strong association with any U.S. state, suggesting broad but sparse usage. Eimi's dual potential origin as a Japanese compound or a modern English respelling of Amy makes it a cross-cultural choice, appealing to parents seeking a name that feels both international and familiar.
Eimi may derive from Japanese elements 'ei' (blessing, favor) and 'mi' (beauty), though this reading is not standard for a single character. Alternatively, it could be a modern respelling of Amy, a name of Old French origin meaning 'beloved'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2002 and has seen modest usage, likely influenced by international naming trends.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emmy, Mimi
Sibling names for Eimi
Names that share Eimi's style, for a brother or sister.
