🪇Maracas emoji
Objects · Emoji 15.0

🪇Maracas Emoji

Generally, the maraca emoji means "let’s have some fun! " or "let’s get this party started.

The 🪇 emoji is a maraca.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1FA87
Released
2022
Shortcode
:maracas:
Skin tones
No

⚠️ Added in Emoji 15.0. On phones older than iOS 17 / Android 14 it arrives as an empty box — the character exists, the artwork does not.

🪇
Your device
01 — Meaning

What does the 🪇 Maracas emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the maraca emoji means "let’s have some fun!" or "let’s get this party started." It's often used to convey a feeling of rhythm and excitement. 🪇 sits in birthday emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in music emojis and object emojis.
Where it comes from
The 🪇 emoji is a maraca. It represents the instrument itself, and all the fun associated with it. People use it when they’re talking about music, dancing, or anything that feels festive and lively. You might see it in posts about concerts, Latin music, or just when someone wants to express a joyful, energetic mood.
Also known as

People search for this character under a lot of different names, and the ones we have collected number 9.

cha emojidance emojiinstrument emojimusic emojiparty emojipercussion emojirattle emojishake emojishaker emoji
02 — Platforms

Maracas emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character is always U+1FA87 — but every vendor draws it their own way. This is what your maracas looks like to the person on the other side.

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

Maracas emoji copy and paste

Everything here is the same character in different notation — including the shortcode chat apps know it by, :maracas:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Escapes for the languages people actually paste this into. Every one of them produces the same character, and that character is U+1FA87.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🪇 Maracas emoji

No picker to hand? The maracas 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 “maracas”. 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 “maracas”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :maracas: and it converts to 🪇 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🪇, in CSS \1FA87, in JavaScript \u{1FA87}.
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

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

Maracas emoji combinations

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

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

Maracas Emoji Kitchen stickers

Mixed with other emojis by Google's Kitchen — 14 of those stickers exist for the maracas. Tap any to open it full size.

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

What 🪇 means from a girl or a guy

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

From a girl
When a girl sends you the maraca emoji, she's likely trying to create a fun, playful vibe. She might be suggesting dancing, a night out, or just wanting to inject some energy into the conversation. It’s often a friendly invitation to be silly.
From a guy
A guy sending the maraca emoji is usually trying to match a lively mood. He might be responding to enthusiastic plans, or simply adding a bit of fun to a conversation. It’s a casual way to express enjoyment.
How to reply
You could reply with: “Let’s go! 💃🎉”, “You read my mind! 🎶🕺”, “Bring on the rhythm! 🥁🔥”, “This is gonna be awesome! ✨🥳”.
Used in a sentence
09 — Apps

What 🪇 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

Chat apps do not change U+1FA87, they change what it looks like and what people take it to mean.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the maraca emoji means "let’s have some fun! " or "let’s get this party started. 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 :maracas:. 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 Maracas emoji

Same family (musical-instrument) — often confused with maracas or used alongside it.

Objects →
🎷Saxophone 🎺Trumpet 🪗Accordion 🎸Guitar 🪕Banjo 🎻Violin 🪈Flute Harp emojiHarp 🩸Drop Of Blood 🪭Folding Hand Fan 👓Glasses 🕶Sunglasses

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

birthday emojismusic emojisobject emojis
11 — History

Where the 🪇 Maracas emoji came from

When it was approved, which release it landed in, and how long phones have had it.

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

Same character every time — U+1FA87 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.

2022
Added to the standard

Maracas was approved as U+1FA87 and shipped in Emoji 15.0 (2022). 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

Maracas emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🪇 Maracas emoji mean?
Generally, the maraca emoji means "let’s have some fun!" or "let’s get this party started." It's often used to convey a feeling of rhythm and excitement.
What does 🪇 mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you the maraca emoji, she's likely trying to create a fun, playful vibe. She might be suggesting dancing, a night out, or just wanting to inject some energy into the conversation. It’s often a friendly invitation to be silly.
What does 🪇 mean from a guy?
A guy sending the maraca emoji is usually trying to match a lively mood. He might be responding to enthusiastic plans, or simply adding a bit of fun to a conversation. It’s a casual way to express enjoyment.
How do you reply to the 🪇 emoji?
You could reply with: “Let’s go! 💃🎉”, “You read my mind! 🎶🕺”, “Bring on the rhythm! 🥁🔥”, “This is gonna be awesome! ✨🥳”.
What else is the 🪇 emoji called?
Maracas is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “cha emoji”, “dance emoji”, “instrument emoji”, “music emoji”, “party emoji”, “percussion emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1FA87.
What is the Unicode code for 🪇?
The Maracas emoji is U+1FA87, added in Emoji 15.0 (2022). In HTML you can write it as 🪇, and in CSS as \1FA87.
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 :maracas: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🪇 look the same on every phone?
No. Maracas is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter/X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1FA87. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.