World Emoji Day 2025 Is Here! Meet the Top Trending Emojis And Find Out Which One You Are

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Every July 17, we honour the tiny symbols that have changed how the world communicates - emojis. Why July 17? Because that's the date that appears on the calendar emoji. Lol!

Now in its 12th year, World Emoji Day 2025 celebrates a global language of over 3,500 characters, used in 10 billion messages every day. But beyond the fun, emojis show how we feel, who we are, and sometimes even how we cope.

So... which emoji are you this year? Let's break it down by the all-time favourites and the breakout stars of 2025.

The All-Time #1: Red Heart

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What it means: Love, warmth, affection, comfort

The heart emoji continues to dominate. Whether you're sending it to your partner, your pet, or your pizza, it's still the most-used emoji ever. It has no drama - just soft, reliable emotion.

You're probably heart if:

• You text "good morning" daily
• You remember birthdays
• You believe in small, consistent acts of love

Emotional intelligence score: 10/10

The Big Feels: Loudly Crying Face

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What it means: Intense emotion - sadness or uncontrollable laughter

While it's technically a crying emoji, It is most often used to show deep laughter, emotional overwhelm, or that feeling when the playlist hits too hard at 2AM.

You're probably the crying emoji if:

• You overuse "I CAN'T"
• You laugh so hard you wheeze
• You cried during the credits of an emotional movie.

Emotional range: Broad and Beautiful

The Hype Icon: Fire

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What it means: Cool, impressive, exciting, stylish, slay

From viral dance reels to a friend's glow-up photo, the fire emoji is your go-to when something just hits. It's a cheer, a clap, and a mic drop all in one icon.

You're probably the fire emoji if:

• You use "banger" unironically
• You post your gym gains
• You hype your friends like it's your job

Confidence level: Spot on

The 2025 Mood: Tired Face With Bags Under Eyes

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What it means: Burnout, fatigue, low-key collapse

Brand new in 2025 and already voted the #1 most relatable emoji by users worldwide (via World Emoji Awards), perfectly captures that modern exhaustion. It's not dramatic-it's just done.

You're probably the tired emoji if:

• You've said "I'm so tired" three times today
• Your idea of self-care is cancelling plans
• You type "I'm fine" but send this emoji

Relatability: Sky High

The Meme God: Skull

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What it means: "I'm dead" (from laughter, cringe, or both)

Still reigning strong with Gen Z and meme culture, the skull emoji is funny, ironic, dry, perfect for saying "I can't believe that just happened" without actually saying it.

You're probably the dead emoji if:

• You find everything absurd
• You send memes at 2AM
• You've ever said "I hate it here" jokingly (or seriously)

Tone: Unserious but deeply online

The Digital Optimist: Sparkles

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What it means: Magic, wonder, shine, AI-core energy

This emoji started out as a cute add-on and has now become the symbol of the new tech aesthetic from GPT-generated captions to astrology accounts and vision boards.

You're probably sparkles if:

• You believe in soft reboots
• You screenshot affirmations
• You romanticise your iced coffee run

Energy: Whimsical but future-focused

The Polite Professional: Thumbs Up

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What it means: Okay, noted, thanks... depending on tone

Controversial, yes - but it's still very much alive. While Gen Z might find it passive-aggressive, it is beloved in the workplace and by millennials who still use punctuation in texts.

You're probably the thumbsup icon if:

• You respond to group chats at 7AM
• You say "per my last email" and mean it
• You don't understand why people hate this emoji

Office Credibility: Unmatched

Your Emoji = Your Era

Whether you're a heart icon spreading daily warmth, a tired emoji barely hanging on, the emoji you use most often is more than a habit, it's a mirror. In 2025, emojis have gone beyond emotion: they've become identity, culture, rebellion, and therapy in pixel form.

So on this World Emoji Day, scroll your keyboard. Which emoji are you this year? Which one did you used to be? And which one are you trying to be?