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The baby name Akimi is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-kee-mee (Japanese: /a.ki.mi/).

Akimi is Japanese in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Japanese
Pronunciation: ah-kee-mee (Japanese: /a.ki.mi/)

What is the meaning of the name Akimi ?

The baby name Akimi is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-kee-mee (Japanese: /a.ki.mi/).

Akimi is Japanese in Origin.

From Japanese elements aki and mi, Akimi is a flexible unisex name whose meaning shifts with the kanji. Common renderings include 秋美 (“autumn beauty”), 明実 (“bright fruit” or “clear truth”), and 晶美 (“sparkling beauty”); other pairings are possible because both parts have many name-readings. Written in kana, it appears as あきみ (hiragana) or アキミ (katakana), emphasizing sound over a fixed meaning.

In Japan the name came into wider use in the 20th century, aligning with postwar trends favoring nature, clarity, and virtue themes. It remains relatively uncommon compared with the similar Akemi, and is used for girls more often today while retaining unisex potential. Diminutive Aki is a familiar nickname. Related variants in the Aki- family include Akemi, Akina, and Akiko. Outside Japan, Akimi is chosen for its gentle rhythm and adaptable meanings tied to seasonal and luminous imagery.

Akimi has the following similar or variant Names

Akimi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
JP Girls 0 #244 8 6,592
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
MY Girls 0 #983 12 24,821
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
MY Boys 0 #1,083 29 25,439
MX Girls 0 #1,264 4 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Akimi is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
BN
BR
CL
HK

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People also ask about Akimi

Akimi is predominantly a girl's name.
Akimi is a 3 syllable name, pronounced ah-kee-mee (Japanese: /a.ki.mi/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Akemi, Aki (short form) and Mi (diminutive).
Across languages, Akimi has these equivalents: Akemi (similar Japanese name), Aki (Japanese, 'autumn'/'bright'), Autumn (English, seasonal equivalent), Bella (Italian/Spanish, 'beautiful'), Clara/Clare (Latin, 'bright'), and 1 more.
Akimi is a name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Japan. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Japan and its diaspora communities.