Aimee
Aimee: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪ.mi/
Meaning and origin of Aimee
Root meaning: “beloved”
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Aimée (“beloved”). A variation of the English Amy.
How popular is Aimee?
Since 1880, 54,685 girls and 78 boys in the U.S. have been named Aimee (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #123 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #3346 in 1972. In 2025, 133 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Aimee
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Aimee FAQ
What does the name Aimee mean?
Aimee traces back to a root meaning "beloved". A female given name from French. Borrowed from French Aimée (“beloved”). A variation of the English Amy.
What is the origin of the name Aimee?
Aimee is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Aimee?
Since 1880, 54,685 girls and 78 boys in the U.S. have been named Aimee (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #123 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #3346 in 1972. In 2025, 133 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Aimee a boy or girl name?
Aimee is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 54,685 girls and 78 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.