Emiya is a Japanese given name that can be found in both male and female forms. It is derived from the kanji characters "恵" meaning kindness or blessing, and "美" meaning beauty. Thus, the name Emiya has the combined meaning of "kind beauty."
The name Emiya is not very common in Japan, but it is not entirely unheard of either. There are no significant historical figures associated with this name, nor any major cultural references that have popularized its use.
Despite its lack of widespread popularity or well-known bearers, the name Emiya has a certain elegance and charm to it due to its meaning and kanji characters. It is often chosen by parents who wish for their child to embody kindness and beauty in their personality and appearance.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Emiya has seen varied popularity in the United States over the past two decades and a half. The name's annual birth count fluctuated between 5 to 24 births per year since 1998.
The highest number of babies named Emiya was recorded in 2010, with 24 births that year. This peak was followed by another high point in 2013, with also 24 births. The years 2005 and 2006 also saw a significant increase in the popularity of this name, with 17 and 19 births respectively.
However, there were several years where Emiya was less popular as well. Between 1998 and 2004, the birth count remained relatively low, ranging from 5 to 17 births per year. Additionally, recent years have shown a decrease in popularity for this name, with only 8 births recorded in 2022.
Overall, despite these fluctuations in popularity, a total of 370 babies were named Emiya in the United States between 1998 and 2023. This demonstrates that while the name may not have been overwhelmingly popular every year, it has nonetheless maintained a steady presence among new parents' choices for their children's names over this period.