TOP arrow Emoji
๐ ยท U+1F51D ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the TOP arrow emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
An upward-pointing arrow, the ๐ emoji represents direction or movement to the top, and is often used to signify superiority, excellence, or a high position, while also being used figuratively to express approval, agreement, or to point to something important, and in slang, particularly among younger generations, to refer to a close friend or associate, similar to "homie", with the phrase "top" being used as a term of endearment or respect. This emoji can also be used to indicate a rise or increase in something, such as a trend or a score. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used. The ๐ emoji is also used to draw attention to a particular piece of text or to indicate that something is at the top of a list.
How the TOP arrow emoji is used
Texting and social media platforms are where the ๐ emoji is most commonly found, with users incorporating it into their messages and captions to add a touch of personality and emphasis, often with a casual or playful tone, and its use can differ across platforms, with TikTok users frequently employing it in comments to express enthusiasm or support, while on other platforms, such as Twitter or Instagram, it may be used more sparingly, often to add a lighthearted or humorous touch to a post, and its use can also vary across generations, with younger users being more likely to use it in a slang context.
TOP arrow emoji examples
- just got to the top of the mountain ๐
- you're the top homie ๐
How to copy the TOP arrow emoji
To use the TOP arrow emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F51D), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
TOP arrow emoji on different platforms
How the TOP arrow emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



TOP arrow Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ |
| Name | TOP arrow |
| Category | Symbols |
| Codepoints | U+1F51D |
| Shortcode | :top_arrow: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
TOP arrow Emoji FAQ
An upward-pointing arrow, the ๐ emoji represents direction or movement to the top, and is often used to signify superiority, excellence, or a high position, while also being used figuratively to express approval, agreement, or to point to something important, and in slang, particularly among younger generations, to refer to a close friend or associate, similar to "homie", with the phrase "top" being used as a term of endearment or respect. This emoji can also be used to indicate a rise or increase in something, such as a trend or a score.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F51D, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :top_arrow:.
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