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Emojis are everywhere. They pop up in social media feeds, text messages, commercials, products, and more. The number of emojis continues to grow each year and our digital language evolves in turn.

It can sometimes be difficult to determine the meaning of an emoji. While it might seem simple on the surface, emojis can have different meanings depending on context. To help you out, we've collected together the 150 most popular emojis and explained their purpose and intent.

This list was established by the Unicode Consortium. It's a group that maintains Unicode, an encoding standard for text data across modern technology, and part of its remit is emojis. To help determine which emojis should become standard, it monitors emoji popularity.

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Rank

Emoji

Unicode Name

Meaning

1

๐Ÿ˜‚

Face with Tears of Joy

Extreme happiness, laughter

2

โค๏ธ

Heavy Black Heart

Love

3

๐Ÿคฃ

Rolling on the Floor Laughing

Hysterical laughter

4

๐Ÿ‘

Thumbs Up Sign

Well done, good job, approval

5

๐Ÿ˜ญ

Loudly Crying Face

Uncontrollable sadness, joy

6

๐Ÿ™

Person with Folded Hands

Prayer, thank you, high five

7

๐Ÿ˜˜

Face Throwing a Kiss

Kiss, love

8

๐Ÿฅฐ

Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes and Three Hearts

Love, affection

9

๐Ÿ˜

Smiling Face with Heart-Shaped Eyes

Love, adoration

10

๐Ÿ˜Š

Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes

Positive, happy

11

๐ŸŽ‰

Party Popper

Celebration, congratulations

12

๐Ÿ˜

Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes

Glowing, beaming, happy

13

๐Ÿ’•

Two Hearts

Love is in the air

14

๐Ÿฅบ

Face with Pleading Eyes

Adoration, bashful, pleading

15

๐Ÿ˜…

Smiling Face with Open Mouth and Cold Sweat

Relief, nerves, excitement

16

๐Ÿ”ฅ

Fire

Hot, excellent

17

โ˜บ๏ธ

White Smiling Face

Happy, positive

18

๐Ÿคฆ

Face Palm

Frustrated, dumbfounded

19

♥๏ธ

Black Heart Suit

Love

20

๐Ÿคท

Shrug

Indifference, unknowing

21

๐Ÿ™„

Face with Rolling Eyes

Sarcasm, boredom

22

๐Ÿ˜†

Smiling Face with Open Mouth and Tightly-Closed Eyes

Excitement, laughter, joy

23

๐Ÿค—

Hugging Face

Hugging (love and support), jazz hands (enthusiasm)

24

๐Ÿ˜‰

Winking Face

Joking, cheeky

25

๐ŸŽ‚

Birthday Cake

Celebration, birthday

26

๐Ÿค”

Thinking Face

Ponder, question

27

๐Ÿ‘

Clapping Hands Sign

Applause

28

๐Ÿ™‚

Slightly Smiling Face

Happy (sometimes ironic)

29

๐Ÿ˜ณ

Flushed Face

Embarrassed, surprise, flattered

30

๐Ÿฅณ

Face with Party Horn and Party Hat

Celebration, joy

31

๐Ÿ˜Ž

Smiling Face with Sunglasses

Cool, confident

32

๐Ÿ‘Œ

OK Hand Sign

Okay, approval, correct

33

๐Ÿ’œ

Purple Heart

Love

34

๐Ÿ˜”

Pensive Face

Reflective, remorseful

35

๐Ÿ’ช

Flexed Biceps

Strength, fitness

36

โœจ

Sparkles

Positive, happy, celebration

37

๐Ÿ’–

Sparkling Heart

Glowing love

38

๐Ÿ‘€

Eyes

Seen, shifty, drama

39

๐Ÿ˜‹

Face Savoring Delicious Food

Cheeky, poking fun, enjoying food

40

๐Ÿ˜

Smirking Face

Mischief, flirting

41

๐Ÿ˜ข

Crying Face

Upset, pain

42

๐Ÿ‘‰

White Right Pointing Backhand Index

Look right

43

๐Ÿ’—

Growing Heart

Love, increasing affection

44

๐Ÿ˜ฉ

Weary Face

Distressed, drained, deep enjoyment

45

๐Ÿ’ฏ

Hundred Points Symbol

100 percent approval

46

๐ŸŒน

Rose

Romance, a special occasion

47

๐Ÿ’ž

Revolving Hearts

A whirlwind of love

48

๐ŸŽˆ

Balloon

Celebration, congratulations

49

๐Ÿ’™

Blue Heart

Love

50

๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Smiling Face with Open Mouth

Happy

51

๐Ÿ˜ก

Pouting Face

Annoyed, angry

52

๐Ÿ’

Bouquet

Appreciation, happy

53

๐Ÿ˜œ

Face with Stuck-Out Tongue and Winking Eye

Fun, joking, cheeky

54

๐Ÿ™ˆ

See-No-Evil Monkey

Hiding, cringing, disbelief

55

๐Ÿคž

Hand with Index and Middle Fingers Crossed

Hopeful, good luck

56

๐Ÿ˜„

Smiling Face with Open Mouth and Smiling Eyes

Happy, amused

57

๐Ÿคค

Drooling Face

Desire, delirious

58

๐Ÿ™Œ

Person Raising Both Hands in Celebration

Celebration, success

59

๐Ÿคช

Grinning Face with One Large and One Small Eye

Silly, fun, goofy

60

โฃ๏ธ

Heavy Heart Exclamation Mark Ornament

Emphasized love

61

๐Ÿ˜€

Grinning Face

Happy

62

๐Ÿ’‹

Kiss Mark

Seductive kiss

63

๐Ÿ’€

Skull

Death, extreme reaction

64

๐Ÿ‘‡

White Down Pointing Backhand Index

Look down

65

๐Ÿ’”

Broken Heart

Grief, loss, longing

66

๐Ÿ˜Œ

Relieved Face

Content, calm

67

๐Ÿ’“

Beating Heart

Fluttering love

68

๐Ÿคฉ

Grinning Face with Star Eyes

Amazement, impressed, excitement

69

๐Ÿ™ƒ

Upside-Down Face

Silly, ironic, sarcasm

70

๐Ÿ˜ฌ

Grimacing Face

Tense, nervous, awkward

71

๐Ÿ˜ฑ

Face Screaming in Fear

Shock, scared

72

๐Ÿ˜ด

Sleeping Face

Tired, bored

73

๐Ÿคญ

Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes and Hand Covering Mouth

Laughter, cheekiness

74

๐Ÿ˜

Neutral Face

Neutral, irritated, unamused

75

๐ŸŒž

Sun with Face

Radiant, happy, positive

76

๐Ÿ˜’

Unamused Face

Annoyed, skeptic, irritated

77

๐Ÿ˜‡

Smiling Face with Halo

Angelic, innocent

78

๐ŸŒธ

Cherry Blossom

Love, a special occasion

79

๐Ÿ˜ˆ

Smiling Face with Horns

Cheeky, naughty, mischief

80

๐ŸŽถ

Multiple Musical Notes

Singing, music

81

โœŒ๏ธ

Victory Hand

Peace, success

82

๐ŸŽŠ

Confetti Ball

Celebration, congratulations

83

๐Ÿฅต

Overheated Face

Overheating, flirty

84

๐Ÿ˜ž

Disappointed Face

Disappointed, upset, remorse

85

๐Ÿ’š

Green Heart

Love

86

โ˜€๏ธ

Black Sun with Rays

Sunny, warm, hot

87

๐Ÿ–ค

Black Heart

Love, sorrow

88

๐Ÿ’ฐ

Money Bag

Money, wealth

89

๐Ÿ˜š

Kissing Face with Closed Eyes

Affection, romance

90

๐Ÿ‘‘

Crown

Royalty, success, praise

91

๐ŸŽ

Wrapped Present

Celebration, surprise

92

๐Ÿ’ฅ

Collision Symbol

Explosion, surprise, excitement

93

๐Ÿ™‹

Happy Person Raising One Hand

Wave, ask a question

94

โ˜น๏ธ

White Frowning Face

Sad, concern, disappointed

95

๐Ÿ˜‘

Expressionless Face

Bored, indifference

96

๐Ÿฅด

Face with Uneven Eyes and Wavy Mouth

Drunk, dazed, confused

97

๐Ÿ‘ˆ

White Left Pointing Backhand Index

Look left

98

๐Ÿ’ฉ

Pile of Poo

Poo, bad, silly

99

โœ…

White Heavy Check Mark

Approval, verification

100

๐Ÿ‘‹

Waving Hand Sign

Hello, goodbye

101

๐Ÿคฎ

Face with Open Mouth Vomiting

Disgust, ugly, physical illness

102

๐Ÿ˜ค

Face with Look of Triumph

Success, pride, passion, annoyed

103

๐Ÿคข

Nauseated Face

Disgust, nausea

104

๐ŸŒŸ

Glowing Star

Positive, success, admiration

105

โ—

Heavy Exclamation Mark Symbol

Emphasis, excitement, shock

106

๐Ÿ˜ฅ

Disappointed but Relieved Face

Sad, relief, concern

107

๐ŸŒˆ

Rainbow

Happy, love, pride

108

๐Ÿ’›

Yellow Heart

Love, friendship

109

๐Ÿ˜

Face with Stuck-Out Tongue and Tightly-Closed Eyes

Joking, fun, playful

110

๐Ÿ˜ซ

Tired Face

Tired, overwhelmed, dislike

111

๐Ÿ˜ฒ

Astonished Face

Shock, surprise

112

๐Ÿ–•

Reversed Hand with Middle Finger Extended

Swearing, contempt, disrespect

113

โ€ผ๏ธ

Double Exclamation Mark

Emphasis, excitement, shock

114

๐Ÿ”ด

Large Red Circle

Stop, recording

115

๐ŸŒป

Sunflower

Nature, sun, appreciation

116

๐Ÿคฏ

Shocked Face with Exploding Head

Shock, amazed, mind-blown

117

๐Ÿ’ƒ

Dancer

Fun, positive, carefree

118

๐Ÿ‘Š

Fisted Hand Sign

Punch, fist bump

119

๐Ÿคฌ

Serious Face with Symbols Covering Mouth

Angry, swearing

120

๐Ÿƒ

Runner

Fitness, rushing

121

๐Ÿ˜•

Confused Face

Confused, hesitation, disappointed

122

๐Ÿ‘๏ธ

Eye

Watching, seen

123

โšก

High Voltage Sign

Danger, energy, lightning

124

โ˜•

Hot Beverage

Coffee, tea, gossip

125

๐Ÿ€

Four Leaf Clover

Good luck

126

๐Ÿ’ฆ

Splashing Sweat Symbol

Hard work, sweat, water, fluids

127

โญ

White Medium Star

Positive, success, rating

128

๐Ÿฆ‹

Butterfly

Beauty, transformation, freedom

129

๐Ÿคจ

Face with One Eyebrow Raised

Skeptic, suspicious

130

๐ŸŒบ

Hibiscus

Love, beauty

131

๐Ÿ˜น

Cat Face with Tears of Joy

Extreme happiness, laughter

132

๐Ÿค˜

Sign of the Horns

Rock on

133

๐ŸŒท

Tulip

Spring, nature

134

๐Ÿ’

Heart with Ribbon

Love, gratitude, gift

135

๐Ÿ’ค

Sleeping Symbol

Sleep, tired, bored

136

๐Ÿค

Handshake

Agree, respect

137

๐Ÿฐ

Rabbit Face

Cute, rabbit, Easter

138

๐Ÿ˜“

Face with Cold Sweat

Sad, frustrated, disappointed

139

๐Ÿ’˜

Heart with Arrow

Love, Valentine's Day

140

๐Ÿป

Clinking Beer Mugs

Alcohol, beer, toasting

141

๐Ÿ˜Ÿ

Worried Face

Worry, anxiety, disappointed

142

๐Ÿ˜ฃ

Persevering Face

Frustrated, struggling, helpless

143

๐Ÿง

Face with Monocle

Ponder, observe, smug

144

๐Ÿ˜ 

Angry Face

Anger, upset

145

๐Ÿค 

Face with Cowboy Hat

Adventure, confidence, empowered

146

๐Ÿ˜ป

Smiling Cat Face with Heart-Shaped Eyes

Cute, love

147

๐ŸŒ™

Crescent Moon

Mystery, night, sleep

148

๐Ÿ˜›

Face with Stuck-Out Tongue

Joking, fun, teasing

149

๐Ÿค™

Call Me Hand

Call me, shaka sign (friendly greeting)

150

๐Ÿ™Š

Speak-No-Evil Monkey

Mischief, secret, silence

Turn Yourself Into an Emoji

Now you know what lots of the standard emojis mean, why not go a step further and turn yourself into an emoji (also known as a Memoji)? It's fun and easy to do. You can use the native iOS Memoji feature, or download Android apps that replicate the feature.