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UK girl's name

Eimi

A Greek name meaning "I am" or "I exist".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Eimi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eimi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Eimi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Eimi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Eimi ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 girls were registered as Eimi.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eimi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5493

2020

Births in 2020

3

Latest year

Peak year

2020

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Eimi mean?

The name Eimi is believed to have originated from the Greek language, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek phrase "ego eimi," which translates to "I am" or "I exist." This phrase held significant philosophical and existential meanings in ancient Greek culture.

In ancient Greek texts, the phrase "ego eimi" is found in various philosophical and religious contexts. It appears in the writings of influential thinkers like Plato and Aristotle, often used to express the concept of self-awareness and existence. Additionally, the phrase is mentioned in the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, known as the Septuagint, particularly in passages related to the divine name and God's self-revelation.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Eimi can be traced back to the 4th century BC. Eimi of Gela was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived during that time period. She is known for her contributions to the field of geometry and her association with the Pythagorean philosophical movement.

Another notable figure in history with the name Eimi was Eimi of Alexandria, a Byzantine scholar who lived in the 5th century AD. She was a prolific writer and is best known for her works on Greek grammar and literary criticism.

In the realm of literature, the name Eimi appears in the works of the ancient Greek playwright Euripides. One of his characters, a young woman named Eimi, is featured in the tragedy "Hecuba."

During the Byzantine era, Eimi Atrapezounta was a prominent aristocrat and influential figure in the court of Emperor Basil II, who ruled in the late 10th and early 11th centuries.

In more recent history, Eimi Brock was an Australian artist and writer who lived from 1904 to 1990. She was known for her watercolor paintings and her writings on art and spirituality.

While the name Eimi has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been adopted and used in various parts of the world over the centuries, albeit with varying spellings and pronunciations. The name's connection to philosophical and existential concepts has likely contributed to its enduring appeal and usage throughout history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Eimi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eimi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5493 3 1

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FAQ

Eimi: questions and answers

How popular is the name Eimi in the UK right now?

In 2020, Eimi was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Eimi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Eimi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Eimi?

A Greek name meaning "I am" or "I exist".

How many people are called Eimi in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Eimi across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.