Instagram Emojis – Search, Copy & Paste

Instagram Emojis: Your Complete Guide to Aesthetic Symbols in 2025

Emojis have evolved from simple smiley faces into a rich visual language that spans mood, culture and context. On Instagram they are essential for conveying tone, grabbing attention and telling stories in captions, bios and comments. This guide brings together over a thousand modern, aesthetic and trending emojis, organised into intuitive categories to help you find the perfect symbol for any situation. We also include copy‑and‑paste packs, creative combinations and meaning guides to inspire your next post.

How to Use This Page

Scroll through the categories below to explore curated sets of emojis. Each section includes a brief description, blocks of neatly spaced characters and suggestions for how to use them. You can highlight and copy directly from the blocks or use the interactive tool above to search by name, keyword or category. For deep dives into meaning, check out the emoji meaning section later in the page.

Aesthetic Emojis

These symbols are chosen for their soft colours and whimsical vibes. Use them to create dreamy captions, mood boards or aesthetic collages. They pair beautifully with pastel palettes, nature themes and lifestyle content.

✨ 💖 🌸 🌷 🌼 🌻 🍃 🍂 🌈 ⭐ 💛 🪐 🏵️ 🧚‍♀️ 🪽 🪁 🫧 🪄 ✨ 💫 🪷 🕊️ 🎀 🪞 🐚 🧿 🌀 🔮 🫶 💐 🎠 🧸 🦢 🍀 🧺 🧴 🛋️ 🧦 🧤 🪡 🪢 🫖 🪱 🦋 🎟️ 🎨 📸 📖 🌸

Cute Emojis

Bring a dose of charm to your feed with these adorable faces and animals. They’re perfect for light‑hearted posts, DMs with friends or any time you want to brighten someone’s day.

😊 😍 🥰 🤗 😻 🐱 🐶 🐰 🐻 🦊 🐼 🐥 🐧 🐢 🐞 🦋 🐝 🐌 🌺 🌼 🍓 🍒 🍉 🍦 🍭 🍪 🎀 🎈 🎁 🎉 🎊 🧸 🍼 🧁 🍰 🍮 🍯 🎶 🎵 🧦 🐾 🐇 🐴 🐑 🦙 🦔 🌈 🍭

Minimal Emojis

For clean layouts and sophisticated aesthetics, minimal emojis offer simple shapes and monochrome motifs. These work well in elegant captions, minimalist feeds or when you need a subtle visual cue.

● ○ ●● ○○ ▲ △ ▶ ▶ ◀ ◁ ◆ ◇ ▪ ▫ ✖ ▢ □ ▮ ▯ ■ □ ◻ ◼ ⚫ ⚪ ⬛ ⬜ ❍ ‑ — – • ⋯ ⋰ ⋱ ⋮ ♢ ♤ ♧ ♡ ♢ ♣ ♠

Soft Emojis

Soft emojis lean into gentle emotions and calming imagery. Pastel hues, clouds and delicate objects create a soothing effect ideal for self‑care posts, bedtime stories and tranquil vibes.

☁️ 🌧️ 🌙 🕊️ 🐇 🐿️ 🍥 🍡 🌸 🌼 🥚 🍮 🧁 🥞 🍨 🧋 💤 🎀 🛌 🍧 🌬️ 🫧 🫖 🧸 🧦 🪡 🐑 🦙 🌫️ 🍯 ☕ 🧘 📚 🎧 🪟 🌊 🍃 🧖‍♀️ 🧘‍♂️ 🌿 🪴

Japanese Kaomojis

Kaomojis are expressive faces created with punctuation and characters. They capture nuanced emotions often better than standard emojis. Paste them into bios or captions for a playful, text‑based aesthetic.

(＾▽＾) (｡♥‿♥｡) (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ (≧◡≦) ♡ (╯✧∇✧)╯ (^-^*) (★^O^★) (ﾉ≧∀≦)ﾉ (▰˘◡˘▰) (^人^) (⊙_⊙;) (ಥ﹏ಥ) (´｡• ω •｡`) (✿◠‿◠) (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ (˘︶˘).｡*♡ (¬‿¬) (｡•́︿•̀｡) (｡•́︿•̀｡) (✧ω✧) (*≧ω≦) (づ￣ ³￣)づ

Kawaii Emojis

Kawaii means “cute” in Japanese, and these characters radiate youthful playfulness. Sprinkle them throughout your captions to evoke a cheerful, anime‑inspired tone.

🥺 🥹 🥰 🫶 🤍 💗 💖 ✨ 🧸 🍭 🧁 🍬 🍡 🍥 🍦 🐱 🐰 🐹 🦊 🦄 🐙 🐼 🦋 🧋 🍜 🍣 🧸 🐾 🦝 🦄 🐯 🐮 🦋 🦊 🦓 🦉 🦄 🌸 🌸 🌸

Pastel Emojis

Pastel hearts, stars and plants set a gentle mood. Use these soft tones to complement dreamy photos, flatlays and aesthetic mood boards.

🩷 🩵 🩶 🩷 🩵 💜 💙 💛 💚 💗 💖 💘 💝 💞 💓 🤍 🤎 🧡 🪷 🪻 🌸 🌼 🌷 🌻 🧁 🍦 🍭 🪁 🪽 🎀 🪞 🪡 🧦 🧶 🧵 🪢 🧺 🫧 🧊 🧊 🧺

Mood Emojis

Mood emojis capture everything from pure joy to utter exhaustion. They’re great for relating to your audience or summarising how you feel about an event or experience.

😀 😁 😂 🤣 😃 😄 😅 😆 😇 🙂 🙃 😉 😊 😋 😌 😍 🥰 🤩 😜 😝 😛 🤑 🤗 🤔 🤐 🤫 🤭 🤮 🤧 🤒 🤕 🤠 🤡 🤥 😭 😤 😞 😓 😢 😠 😡 😱 😖 😫 😩 😮‍💨 😵 🥵 🥶 🥴 🥺 🤯 🤪 😈 👿

Love & Heart Emojis

Declare your affection with this collection of hearts and romantic symbols. You’ll find classic reds, trendy pastel shades and broken hearts to suit every relationship status.

❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🖤 🤍 🤎 🩷 🩵 🩶 💔 ❣️ 💕 💞 💓 💗 💖 💘 💝 💟 🥰 😍 😘 😗 😙 😚 💑 👩‍❤️‍👨 💏 💍 💐 💌 💐 💒 🫶 🤟 🤙 🤝 💓

Sparkle & Star Emojis

Stars and sparkles add a touch of magic to your posts. Use them to highlight achievements, make announcements or simply sprinkle some shimmer throughout your feed.

✨ ⭐ 🌟 💫 ⚡ 💥 ☄️ 🌠 🌌 🌈 🔆 🔅 ✨ ✨ ✦ ✧ ❇️ ❇︎ ✨ ✨ ✨ 🌟 🌠 🪄 🔮 🧿 🧚‍♂️ 🧚‍♀️ 🧜‍♀️ 🧜‍♂️ 🧙‍♀️ 🧙‍♂️ ✨

Nature Emojis

Celebrate the beauty of the natural world with leaves, flowers and weather icons. These are ideal for travel diaries, outdoor adventures or wellness content.

🌸 🌼 🌻 🌺 🌹 🌷 🍃 🍂 🍁 🌵 🌲 🌳 🌴 🌱 🌿 🍄 🍇 🍓 🍉 🍑 🍍 🍒 🍊 🍋 🍌 🌾 🌷 🌹 🌻 🌼 🌱 🪨 🪵 🌴 🌵 🪴 🍃 🍂 🍁 🌊 🌬️ ☀️ ⛈️ 🌧️ 🌈 ❄️

Flower Emojis

Flowers never go out of style. Use these blossoms to add a feminine or romantic flair to your captions and stories.

🌸 🌼 🌻 🌺 🌹 🌷 🌱 🪻 💐 🏵️ 🌷 🌹 🪷 🪻 🌸 🌼 🌻 🌺 🌹 🌷 🌸 🌺 🌹 🌻 🌼 🌸 🌺 🌼 🌻 🌸 🌻 🌺

Food Emojis

From sweet treats to savoury meals, these emojis cover breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. Great for food bloggers and anyone who loves to share what’s on their plate.

🍕 🍔 🍟 🌭 🍿 🍞 🥐 🥯 🥞 🧇 🥨 🥖 🥯 🥐 🥐 🍗 🍖 🥩 🍤 🍣 🍛 🍜 🍝 🍲 🍱 🥟 🍚 🍙 🍘 🍢 🍡 🍧 🍦 🍨 🍩 🍪 🍫 🍰 🎂 🧁 🥧 🍭 🍮 🍯 🍻 🍹 🧋 ☕ 🍵 🥤 🍺

Animal Emojis

Animal lovers rejoice! This menagerie includes cute pets, wild creatures and mythical beasts. Use them to represent personality traits, team mascots or just because they’re adorable.

🐶 🐱 🐭 🐹 🐰 🦊 🐻 🐼 🐨 🐯 🦁 🐮 🐷 🐸 🐵 🐔 🐧 🐦 🐤 🐣 🐥 🦅 🦉 🦆 🦢 🦜 🦚 🦥 🦦 🦨 🦔 🦄 🐘 🐫 🦙 🦒 🐬 🐟 🐠 🐡 🦈 🐳 🐋 🦭 🐊 🐢 🦎 🐍 🐙 🪼 🦑 🦀 🦐 🦞 🦂 🐝 🦋 🪲 🪳 🪰

Instagram Bio Emojis

Create an eye‑catching bio with icons that reflect your passions, profession and personality. Combine hearts, stars, music notes and hobby icons for a bespoke look.

💫 ✨ 🌟 📸 🎨 🎬 🎧 🎮 🎵 🎶 📚 🎓 💻 🖥️ 🔗 🪩 🛒 🛍️ ✈️ 🌍 📍 🧘‍♀️ 🧑‍💻 🧑‍🎤 🧑‍🍳 🧑‍🎨 🧑‍⚕️ 🧑‍🚀 🧑‍🏫 🧑‍🎓 🎭 🎤 🎷 🥁 🎸 🎺 🎻 🪕 🎹 📷 🎞️ 🎼 🎤 🎧 🎹

Arrow Emojis

Use arrows to direct attention, guide your audience or emphasise calls‑to‑action. They’re especially handy in stories and reels where you want viewers to swipe or tap.

⬆️ ⬇️ ⬅️ ➡️ ↗️ ↘️ ↙️ ↖️ ↕️ ↔️ 🔃 🔄 ↩️ ↪️ ⤴️ ⤵️ 🔺 🔻 ➡️⬅️ ⬆️⬇️

Symbol Emojis

Symbols convey ideas without words. They range from check marks and warnings to religious signs and math symbols. Use them for lists, reactions and emphasising important details.

✔️ ✅ ❌ ⚠️ ❗ ❓ ⬛ ⬜ ◼️ ◻️ ♾️ ♻️ ⚜️ ⚙️ 🛡️ 💎 💰 💯 🔱 🔰 🔆 🔅 ✖️ ➕ ➖ ➗ 💹 🔒 🔓 🔑 🗝️ 🔐 🌀 🔗 ⏰ ⏱️ ⏲️

Divider & Line Emojis

Break up sections of text or create visually pleasing dividers with these line characters. They work well as separators in bios and captions.

— ━ ━━ • ⋆ ⋄ ✧ ✦ ❊ ❋ ⋯ ⋱ ⋮ ⁂ ☼ ☀︎ ✤ ✱ ✺ ✻ ✽ ❃ ❋ ✲

Zodiac Emojis

Whether you’re into astrology or just love celestial motifs, the zodiac signs make fun additions to personal bios and horoscope posts.

♈ ♉ ♊ ♋ ♌ ♍ ♎ ♏ ♐ ♑ ♒ ♓

Trending 2025 Emojis

Every year introduces new characters, and 2025 is no exception. These symbols, approved in recent Unicode updates, are already trending on social media platforms. They include head‑shaking faces, mythical creatures and fresh plant and food icons【325302759111062†L53-L60】【539140523120368†L110-L135】.

🫨 🙂‍↔️ 🙂‍↕️ 🫸 🫷 🫎 🫏 🪿 🪼 🪽 🐦‍🔥 🐦‍⬛ 🪻 🫚 🫛 🍋‍🟩 🍄‍🟫 🪭 🪮 🛜 ⛓️‍💥 🪇 🪈 🩵 🩶 🪯 🤿 🩻 🛖 🧑‍🏌️‍♂️ 🧑‍🧑‍🧒 🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Emoji Combinations

Combine emojis to tell a story or capture a concept that a single symbol can’t express. Here are some ready‑made combos you can copy for captions and comments.

🎉🎂🍰  —  celebration vibes
🍕🍻🎊  —  pizza night with friends
🏖️🌊☀️  —  beach day mood
📚☕📖  —  reading & coffee corner
✈️🌍🗺️  —  wanderlust
💪🔥🏋️‍♂️  —  gym motivation
🧘‍♀️🌿🕊️  —  self‑care retreat
🥳🎈🎁  —  birthday party vibes
🎬🍿🎥  —  movie night
🎨🖌️🖼️  —  creative session
🎤🎶🎧  —  music lover
📷🎞️🎬  —  film maker life
🐶🐾🏕️  —  pet camping trip
🍳🥓🥞  —  Sunday brunch
🧋🍰🫖  —  afternoon tea
💘💍💐  —  proposal announcement
📱💬💭  —  late‑night chats
🎮👾🕹️  —  gaming marathon
🥂🍾🎊  —  cheers to the weekend

Viral TikTok/Instagram Emojis

These combos and characters have gone viral on TikTok and Instagram for their humour and relatability. Add them to your posts to tap into current meme culture.

💀 ☠️ 🫥 — when something is dead funny
👁️👄👁️ — shock/surprise face
✨💖🫶 — wholesome content
😭🤣🤡 — laughing at your own chaos
🥹👉👈 — shy crush feelings
🫦👀 — gossip or secrets
🤌😤 — chef’s kiss energy
💅👑 — feeling yourself
👾🎮 — gamer aesthetic
👽🛸 — weird or alien mood
🧠💥 — mind blown
🎃👻🦇 — spooky season
🧊🔥 — polar opposites
😮‍💨😤😮‍💨 — over it
🫧🧼🤲 — keep it clean
🪩💃🕺 — disco dance party

Special Aesthetic Packs

These ready‑made packs combine emojis into decorative lines or clusters. Copy them into your captions or bios for instant aesthetic appeal.

🌸🌷🌹🌻✨💖💫🌸🌷🌹🌻✨💖💫
🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤
⭐✨🌟💫⭐✨🌟💫⭐✨🌟💫
🪻🌺🌸🌼💮🏵️🪷💐🪻🌺🌸🌼💮🏵️🪷💐
🐶🐱🐭🐹🐰🦊🐻🐼🐶🐱🐭🐹🐰🦊🐻🐼
🍰🧁🍦🍭🍪🍩🍫🍬🍰🧁🍦🍭🍪🍩🍫🍬
✈️🌍🗺️🏕️⛰️🏖️🏜️🏔️✈️🌍🗺️🏕️⛰️🏖️🏜️🏔️
💃🕺🎤🎧🎸🎹🥁🎷💃🕺🎤🎧🎸🎹🥁🎷

Emoji Meaning & Usage

Understanding the nuances behind emojis helps you choose symbols that resonate. For example, the head‑shaking face (🫨) conveys disorientation or disbelief and was added in Emoji 15.0【539140523120368†L110-L135】. The lime (🍋‍🟩) and brown mushroom (🍄‍🟫) represent fresh ingredients and earthy vibes from Emoji 15.1【325302759111062†L53-L60】. Hearts in shades like light blue (🩵) and grey (🩶) offer gentle alternatives to the classic red. A phoenix (🐦‍🔥) symbolises rebirth and resilience, while the broken chain (⛓️‍💥) stands for liberation or breaking free. When in doubt, search for an emoji’s name using the tool above to see common keywords.

Instagram Bio Emoji Ideas

Your bio is your handshake with the world. Mix and match emojis that reflect your hobbies, profession and mood. Here are some ideas:

🎨👩‍🎨📸  —  artist & photographer
🌍✈️📍  —  travelling the world
🍳🍰🧁  —  home baker
🎧🎤🎵  —  music is life
🧘‍♀️🌿💚  —  mindfulness & wellness
💻🧠🤖  —  tech geek
📚✍️🪴  —  book lover & plant parent
💕🫶✨  —  spread love & light
🎮👾🎨  —  gaming & art

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the newest emojis for 2025?

The most recent Unicode release introduces head‑shaking faces, phoenix birds, a lime, a brown mushroom and a broken chain【325302759111062†L53-L60】. Emoji 15.0 also added shaking face, coloured hearts, pushing hands, moose, goose, jellyfish, ginger, hyacinth and new tools like hair pick and wireless signal【539140523120368†L110-L135】.

How many emojis are included in this guide?

Between the interactive search tool and the curated lists in each category, you’ll find well over a thousand unique emojis, giving you endless options for your Instagram content.

Can I copy these emojis directly into Instagram?

Yes. Tap any character in the search tool above to copy it to your clipboard. For the blocks of emojis in the guide, simply highlight the characters you want and use your device’s copy function.

What are aesthetic emojis?

Aesthetic emojis are chosen for their pleasing colours and delicate forms. They often include pastel tones, natural elements and subtle symbols like sparkles or plants.

Which emojis are best for an Instagram bio?

Pick emojis that reflect your personality and interests. Hearts and stars convey positivity, while icons like cameras, books or travel symbols showcase hobbies. Our Instagram Bio section above offers ready‑made ideas.

Why are some emoji combinations so popular on TikTok?

Viral combinations usually tap into shared experiences or meme culture. For example, the skull (💀) with hush face (🫥) denotes a comically fatal situation, while the eyes–mouth–eyes (👁️👄👁️) combo expresses shock.

How can I make my captions more engaging with emojis?

Use emojis to punctuate key words, convey emotion and break up long text. Group similar symbols for emphasis and avoid overloading a caption—three to five well‑chosen emojis can make a big impact.

Are kaomojis actual emojis?

Kaomojis are not standard Unicode emojis but rather text‑based emoticons. Their creative use of punctuation and characters allows for nuanced expressions beyond the standard emoji set.

What do the different coloured hearts mean?

Colour influences meaning. Red hearts denote deep love, pink hearts signify affection, yellow hearts indicate friendship, green hearts suggest growth or jealousy, blue hearts mean loyalty and calm, while black hearts can represent sorrow or dark humour.

Can I use these emojis on other platforms?

Yes. Emoji characters are part of Unicode and will display on most modern platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and messaging apps. However, appearance may vary slightly by device and operating system.

How do I search for a specific emoji?

Use the search bar at the top of this page. Type a keyword like “cat”, “heart” or “blue” and the tool will instantly filter the results. You can also filter by category using the dropdown.

What are minimal emojis used for?

Minimal emojis work well in clean layouts and elegant designs. They use simple shapes and limited colour to complement sophisticated branding or minimalist aesthetics.

What does the phoenix emoji represent?

The phoenix (🐦‍🔥) symbolises rebirth, renewal and resilience. It’s often used when announcing new beginnings or overcoming challenges【325302759111062†L53-L60】.

Why did my emoji change colour on a different device?

Emoji rendering depends on your device’s operating system and font. Some platforms may adjust colours slightly or use their own designs. If an emoji looks different, that’s due to platform variation.

Are there hidden meanings behind certain emoji combinations?

Yes. Internet communities often create slang meanings for combos. For example, 🧠💥 can mean “mind blown” while 🤌😤 conveys “chef’s kiss”. Keep up with trends by following creators and meme pages.

How often are new emojis released?

Unicode updates typically arrive once a year. Each release introduces new characters based on proposals and user demand. Emojis from the latest release start appearing on devices after vendor updates.

Do emojis have any SEO benefit?

While emojis don’t directly influence search rankings, they improve user engagement and readability. Posts and pages with engaging content are more likely to be shared and linked, indirectly boosting SEO.

Why should I use emojis in my Instagram captions?

Emojis convey emotion quickly, break up text and make your posts more visually appealing. They help your content stand out in feeds and can increase interaction rates.

What’s the difference between “Symbols” and “Objects” categories?

The Symbols section focuses on abstract icons like check marks, hearts and arrows, while Objects includes everyday items such as laptops, tools, clocks and household goods.

Can I suggest a new emoji?

You can submit proposals to the Unicode Consortium, which reviews submissions annually. Successful proposals demonstrate a strong need and broad usage potential. Follow their guidelines if you have an idea.

Where can I learn more about the history of emojis?

Check out resources like the official Unicode website and blogs like Emojipedia. Our citations reference articles that detail recent additions and explain how certain characters were designed【325302759111062†L53-L60】【539140523120368†L110-L135】.