🪁Kite emoji
Activities · Emoji 12.0

🪁Kite Emoji

Generally, the 🪁 emoji just means a kite. People use it to represent the activity of flying a kite or the feeling of excitement associated with it.

The 🪁 emoji represents a kite.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1FA81
Released
2019
Shortcode
:kite:
Skin tones
No
🪁
Your device
01 — Meaning

What does the 🪁 Kite emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the 🪁 emoji just means a kite. People use it to represent the activity of flying a kite or the feeling of excitement associated with it. It’s often used in casual conversations about fun and outdoor experiences. 🪁 sits in activity emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in blue emojis.
Where it comes from
The 🪁 emoji represents a kite. It’s usually used to talk about outdoor activities, especially when the weather is nice. People use it to express feelings of joy, freedom, and fun. You’ll often see it when talking about flying kites with friends or family, or simply enjoying a beautiful day outside. It can also represent dreams or aspirations – something you’re trying to ‘fly’ towards.
Also known as

People search for it under a lot of different names. All of these point at the same character.

fly emojisoar emoji
02 — Platforms

Kite emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

Same code on both ends, different drawing on each screen — here is the kite as 9 vendors ship it.

Kite emoji on Apple
Apple
iPhone, iPad, macOS
Kite emoji on Google
Google
Android, Gmail, Chrome
Kite emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / X
X, Discord, Twemoji apps
Kite emoji on Facebook
Facebook
Facebook, Messenger
Kite emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMoji
Open-source, design systems
Kite emoji on Samsung
Samsung
Galaxy, One UI
Kite emoji on Microsoft
Microsoft
Windows, Teams, Fluent
Kite emoji on WhatsApp
WhatsApp
WhatsApp on Android
Kite emoji on JoyPixels
JoyPixels
Slack, Discord themes

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Copy & codes

Kite emoji copy and paste

Tap any value to copy it. The emoji itself works everywhere, the escapes are for your code, and the shortcode Slack and Discord expect is :kite:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the kite, code point U+1FA81.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🪁 Kite emoji

No picker to hand? The kite can be typed straight from the keyboard — the codes for that are below, one per system.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “kite”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “kite”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :kite: and it converts to 🪁 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🪁, in CSS \1FA81, in JavaScript \u{1FA81}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.
05 — Download

Kite emoji PNG and SVG

Transparent PNG and SVG for thumbnails, decks and design files — one file per vendor, which makes 9. Artwork belongs to whoever drew it, so check the licence before commercial use.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Kite emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Kite emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Kite emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Kite emoji, Facebook style Facebook PNG · 64px Download Kite emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector Download Kite emoji, Samsung style Samsung PNG · 64px Download Kite emoji, Microsoft style Microsoft PNG · 64px Download Kite emoji, WhatsApp style WhatsApp PNG · 64px Download Kite emoji, JoyPixels style JoyPixels PNG · 64px
06 — Combinations

Kite emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around kite for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Party kite combos
Cool kite combos
Aesthetic kite combos
Cute kite combos
Dark kite combos
Love kite combos
Mood kite combos
Flex kite combos
Unhinged kite combos
Soft kite combos
Late night kite combos
Summer kite combos
Gaming kite combos
Y2K kite combos

Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that with 🪁, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

07 — Emoji Kitchen

Kite Emoji Kitchen stickers

Google's sticker mixer already has this one paired up, and the ready-made combinations number 14. Tap any to open it full size.

Mix it yourself →
Kite mixed with Face with Tears of Joy — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪁 + 😂 Kite mixed with Rolling on the Floor Laughing — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪁 + 🤣 Kite mixed with Loudly Crying Face — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪁 + 😭 Kite mixed with Face Blowing a Kiss — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪁 + 😘 Kite mixed with Smiling Face with Hearts — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪁 + 🥰 Kite mixed with Smiling Face with Heart-eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪁 + 😍 Kite mixed with Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪁 + 😊 Kite mixed with Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪁 + 😁 Kite mixed with Two Hearts — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪁 + 💕 Kite mixed with Pleading Face — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪁 + 🥺 Kite mixed with Grinning Face with Sweat — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪁 + 😅 Kite mixed with Fire — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪁 + 🔥 Kite mixed with Smiling Face — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪁 + ☺️ Kite mixed with Person Shrugging — Emoji Kitchen sticker 🪁 + 🤷
08 — In conversation

What 🪁 means from a girl or a guy

Who sent the kite and what came before it change the reading more than the emoji itself does.

From a girl
If a girl sends you a 🪁, she’s likely trying to convey a feeling of lightness, joy, and carefree fun. It can be a playful way of suggesting a lighthearted moment or expressing a desire for something simple and happy. Don't overthink it – she probably just wants to share a bit of fun with you.
From a guy
Similar to a girl, a guy sending a 🪁 emoji is usually trying to express excitement and happiness about something fun or carefree. It’s often a way to suggest a relaxed activity or simply share a positive feeling. It’s generally a friendly and uncomplicated message.
How to reply
If someone sends you 🪁, you could reply with: “Sounds amazing 🪁☀️”, “Let’s do that 🪁🎉”, “I’m in 🪁😊”, or “Kite flying is the best 🪁😎”.
Used in a sentence
09 — Apps

What 🪁 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

One code point, several readings — where the kite lands changes how it is taken.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the 🪁 emoji just means a kite. People use it to represent the activity of flying a kite or the feeling of excitement associated with it. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 🪁 with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only 🪁 in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :kite:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 🪁 looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste 🪁 from the copy button above.
10 — Related

Emojis similar to the Kite emoji

Same family (game) — often confused with kite or used alongside it.

Activities →
🎱Pool 8 Ball 🪀Yo-yo 🎲Game Die ♟Chess Pawn 🎯Bullseye 🎮Video Game 🎰Slot Machine 🧩Puzzle Piece 🕹Joystick 🔫Water Pistol 🔮Crystal Ball 🧸Teddy Bear

Collections 🪁 belongs to — every one of them is a different way people go looking for it:

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11 — History

Where the 🪁 Kite emoji came from

It arrived with the 12.0 release of the standard, which dates the kite to 2019.

AppleiOS
Kite emoji, Apple, iOS 16.4
iOS 16.4
Kite emoji, Apple, iOS 17.4
iOS 17.4
Kite emoji, Apple, iOS 18.4
iOS 18.4
Kite emoji, Apple, iOS 26
iOS 26
Twitter / XTwemoji
Kite emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 14
Twemoji 14
Kite emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Kite emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Kite emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+1FA81 never changed. Only the drawing did, and only because each vendor redraws its own set. Someone on an older phone still sees the older picture.

2019
Added to the standard

Kite was approved as U+1FA81 and shipped in Emoji 12.0 (2019). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today
Drawn 9 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so 🪁 is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp, JoyPixels. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Kite emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🪁 Kite emoji mean?
Generally, the 🪁 emoji just means a kite. People use it to represent the activity of flying a kite or the feeling of excitement associated with it. It’s often used in casual conversations about fun and outdoor experiences.
What does 🪁 mean from a girl?
If a girl sends you a 🪁, she’s likely trying to convey a feeling of lightness, joy, and carefree fun. It can be a playful way of suggesting a lighthearted moment or expressing a desire for something simple and happy. Don't overthink it – she probably just wants to share a bit of fun with you.
What does 🪁 mean from a guy?
Similar to a girl, a guy sending a 🪁 emoji is usually trying to express excitement and happiness about something fun or carefree. It’s often a way to suggest a relaxed activity or simply share a positive feeling. It’s generally a friendly and uncomplicated message.
How do you reply to the 🪁 emoji?
If someone sends you 🪁, you could reply with: “Sounds amazing 🪁☀️”, “Let’s do that 🪁🎉”, “I’m in 🪁😊”, or “Kite flying is the best 🪁😎”.
What else is the 🪁 emoji called?
Kite is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “fly emoji”, “soar emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1FA81.
What is the Unicode code for 🪁?
The Kite emoji is U+1FA81, added in Emoji 12.0 (2019). In HTML you can write it as 🪁, and in CSS as \1FA81.
How do I copy and paste the 🪁 emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 🪁 goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :kite: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🪁 look the same on every phone?
No. Kite is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter/X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1FA81. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.