The nameAimee
Aimee means "beloved" in French. It was a top 50 name in England and Wales in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Aimée comes from the French aimer, "to love": "beloved".
Origin
French.
History
In England and Wales Aimee reached 47th place in 2004. In the United States it reached 123rd in 1976.
Famous people named Aimee
- Aimee Mann, singer
- Aimee Lou Wood, actress
- Aimee Semple McPherson, evangelist
Popularity of the name Aimee
Aimee in the United States
Aimee was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 19,446 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Aimee. Its rise began around 1964, and it peaked in 1977. Half of all babies named Aimee in the United States were born before 1981, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 155 births a year on average, against 234 in the five years before.
Aimee in the United Kingdom
Aimee was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 12,276 births over the decade, 63% of all recorded babies named Aimee. Half of all babies named Aimee in the United Kingdom were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 39 births a year on average, against 118 in the five years before.
Aimee in Ireland
Aimee in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Aimee
Names from the same generation as Aimee, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aimee mean?
Aimée comes from the French aimer, "to love": "beloved".
What is the origin of the name Aimee?
French.
Is Aimee a girl's or a boy's name?
Aimee is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Aimee?
In 2024, Aimee was the 1477th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 148 births.
What are the variants of the name Aimee?
Variants and related names of Aimee include Aimé and Amy.
What are good sibling names for Aimee?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Yvonne, Adrienne, Sonia and Darlene for a sister, Alexandre, Jacques, Luc and Jerome for a brother.
Who are famous people named Aimee?
Aimee Mann, singer; Aimee Lou Wood, actress; Aimee Semple McPherson, evangelist.