Akemi

Akemi is a Japanese girl's name that translates to 'the radiant beauty'. It is composed of the Japanese terms ake (明), meaning 'bright' or 'radiant', and mi (美), which stands for 'beautiful'.

What does the name Akemi mean?

The name Akemi, which originates from Japan, means 'the radiant beauty'. It consists of the elements ake (明), meaning 'bright' or 'radiant', and mi (美), which stands for 'beautiful'.

Where does the name Akemi come from?

Akemi is a female name of Japanese origin and means 'the radiant beauty'.

How do you pronounce Akemi?

The pronunciation of Akemi is soft and three-syllabled. The name is typically pronounced as 'A-ke-mi' [aˈkeːmi], starting with an open 'a' sound. The middle syllable is calmly and clearly emphasized and flows harmoniously. The bright '-mi' at the end conveys a friendly and light sound. Overall, Akemi appears elegant, harmonious, and playful, radiating a gentle dynamism and fine, melodic grace.

Popularity

In Germany, Akemi is a relatively rare name. In 2012, it ranked 3,656th on the list of the most common girls' names. Its best placement was in 2011 when it reached 2,438th place. From 2010 to 2024, the name Akemi was given approximately 20 times in Germany, placing it at 8,112th. However, in the last ten years, no child has been named this way.

Nicknames & pet names

Aka / Aki / Ami / Emi / Kemi / Kemsi

Famous people

• Akemi Kanda (Japanese actress)
• Akemi Kuniyoshi-Kuhn (Japanese pianist)
• Akemi Masuda (Japanese long-distance runner)
• Akemi Misawa (Japanese singer)
• Akemi Miyano (anime character from Detective Conan)
• Akemi Morikawa (Japanese fencer)
• Akemi Negishi (Japanese actress)
• Akemi Okamura (Japanese voice actress)
• Akemi Ozaki (Japanese long-distance runner)
• Akemi Sugiyama (volleyball player from Japan)
• Akemi Tachibana (English poet)
• Akemi Takada (illustrator from Japan)
• Akemi Ueno (badminton player from Japan)