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Zemi
UnisexMeaning of Zemi: Taino: 'spirit' or 'deity'
Zemi is a unisex name most strongly associated with African naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 11038th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#11038
8 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
35
First recorded 2019 · peak 2022
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
20% boys · 80% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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