New Emoji Candidates for Unicode 8.0

The Unicode Consortium has accepted 37 new emoji characters as candidates for Unicode 8.0, scheduled for mid-2015. These are candidates—not yet finalized—so some may not appear in the release.

There are many possible emoji that could be added, but releases need to be restricted to a manageable number. Many other emoji characters, such as other food items and symbols of religious significance, are still being assessed, and could appear in a future release of the Unicode Standard. Feedback can be sent via the reporting form.

Faces, Hands, and Zodiac Symbols

The following proposed additions are for compatibility with other messaging and mail systems.

ZIPPER-MOUTH FACE

MONEY-MOUTH FACE

FACE WITH THERMOMETER

NERD FACE

THINKING FACE

FACE WITH ROLLING EYES

UPSIDE-DOWN FACE

FACE WITH HEAD-BANDAGE

ROBOT FACE

HUGGING FACE

SIGN OF THE HORNS

CRAB

SCORPION

LION FACE

BOW AND ARROW

AMPHORA

Symbols of Religious Significance

PRAYER BEADS

KAABA

MOSQUE

SYNAGOGUE

MENORAH WITH NINE BRANCHES

PLACE OF WORSHIP

DHYANI BUDDHA

Most Popularly Requested Emoji

HOT DOG

TACO

BURRITO

BOTTLE WITH POPPING CORK

POPCORN

TURKEY

UNICORN FACE

CHEESE WEDGE

Missing Top Sports Symbols

CRICKET BAT AND BALL

VOLLEYBALL

FIELD HOCKEY STICK AND BALL

ICE HOCKEY STICK AND PUCK

TABLE TENNIS PADDLE AND BALL

BADMINTON RACQUET AND BIRDIE