Girl 👧

This emoji shows a young female face with large, bright eyes and an open, friendly expression that radiates youthful energy and innocence. The design typically includes longer hair, round cheeks, and warm skin tones, styled to represent a child or pre-teen with a cheerful, approachable demeanor.

Like the boy emoji, it serves literal purposes—announcing baby girls, celebrating daughters, or discussing girls in general. But it's also woven into casual speech; people say "girl, I can't believe it!" and pair this emoji for emphasis. It's popular in friendship contexts, where someone might call their friend "girl" affectionately, or use it to reference female friend groups ("girls night").

You'll see it pop up in family announcements, posts about raising daughters, girls' sports or activities, and general discussions about young females. There's also nostalgia attached—some use it when referencing childhood experiences or girls' culture. It avoids the baby connotation while feeling distinctly feminine, landing in that sweet spot between infant and teenager.

Design differences are notable across platforms; Apple's version feels soft and rounded, while Google's reads slightly more modern. Like the boy emoji, it remains visually clear regardless of platform. The Virgo zodiac sign connection in its keyword set reflects historical emoji metadata linking it to astrological symbolism.

Approved as part of Unicode Emoji 0.6 in 2010, this emoji has been a staple for gender-specific child references.