UK girl's name
Emiya
Ancient Japanese name meaning "born at the foot of a mountain".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Emiya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Emiya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. 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.
Emiya is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Emiya. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Emiya ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 girls were registered as Emiya.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Emiya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Emiya mean?
The given name Emiya is a relatively uncommon name with its origins rooted in the Japanese language. It is believed to have originated during the Muromachi period (1336-1573 CE) in Japan, which was a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emiya can be found in the historical records of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1868 CE). During this time, the name was associated with a family of skilled swordsmiths who were renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship in creating katanas and other bladed weapons.
The name Emiya itself is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "emi" (meaning "blessing" or "good fortune") and "ya" (meaning "house" or "dwelling"). This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals or families who were considered blessed or fortunate, perhaps due to their talents or achievements.
In the realm of literature, the name Emiya appears in several traditional Japanese folktales and stories. One notable example is the tale of "Emiya no Monogatari," which tells the story of a skilled archer named Emiya who was renowned for his exceptional marksmanship and bravery in battle.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Emiya:
1. Emiya Masatoshi (1570-1632) – A renowned samurai and military strategist who served under the Tokugawa Shogunate. 2. Emiya Shigenobu (1787-1856) – A prominent scholar and calligrapher during the Edo period in Japan. 3. Emiya Tomiko (1901-1975) – A pioneering Japanese writer and feminist who advocated for women's rights and education. 4. Emiya Yoshikazu (1916-1944) – A Japanese pilot who served in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II and was awarded the Order of the Golden Kite for his bravery in combat. 5. Emiya Masahiro (born 1958) – A contemporary Japanese artist known for his intricate woodblock prints and sculptures.
While the name Emiya may not be widely known outside of Japan, its rich historical and cultural significance within Japanese society has ensured that it has endured as a meaningful and respected name for centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Emiya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Emiya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5591 | 3 | 1 |
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- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Emiya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Emiya in the UK right now?
In 2019, Emiya was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Emiya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Emiya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Emiya?
Ancient Japanese name meaning "born at the foot of a mountain".
How many people are called Emiya in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Emiya 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.