The nameAimy
Aimy is a form of Amy, mostly given in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Like Amy, it comes from the Old French amée, "beloved".
Origin
French, through the English Amy.
History
First found in France in the late 1980s, Aimy peaked in the late 2000s and is still given today.
Popularity of the name Aimy
Aimy in France
Aimy was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 860 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Aimy. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Aimy in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 56 births a year on average, against 78 in the five years before.
Aimy in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aimy mean?
Like Amy, it comes from the Old French amée, "beloved".
What is the origin of the name Aimy?
French, through the English Amy.
Is Aimy a girl's or a boy's name?
Aimy is a girl's name.