Aimee

Aimee - A very unique female name

Aimee appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #1101. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aimee and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aimee? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Aimee. The baby girl name Aimee was given to 94 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1470 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 13,867 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aimee peaked in popularity 50 years ago in 1976 on position 122.

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Aimee is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aimee is currently topping the baby name charts in Colorado at position #791 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,695.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Aimee is where you live.

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Aimee origin and meaning

French

'Beloved' — from French aimer, 'to love'

Aimee is the English spelling of French Aimée, the feminine form built on the verb 'to love'. It rode the 1970s Amy wave to a 1977 peak far above its current use. It is rising slightly again as parents look for softer French spellings.

Attested etymology

Aimee is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Aimee, pop culture references for the name Aimee and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Aimee

We've found the following names that sound similar to Aimee, sorted by popularity.

Anna / Amy / Ann / Anne / Annie / Ana / Amaya / Aniyah / Anahi / Anya /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Aimee

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Aimee a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Aimee?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ay-MEE · /eɪˈmiː/

Around the world

• Aimée (French) — The original French form, with the accent

Spellings and nicknames

• Amy — The plainer English form of the same name, a separate established name
• Aimie — Occasional respelling

Famous bearers

• Aimee Mann — Singer-songwriter, formerly of 'Til Tuesday (b. 1960) Contemporary
• Aimee Garcia — Actress, known for Dexter and Lucifer (b. 1978) Contemporary

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Aimee over Amy for the French flourish — the same beloved meaning and sound with a more deliberate, romantic spelling.

Worth knowing

• Will be spelled Amy constantly; the double-e ending needs stating every time.
• Its 1970s peak can make it feel like a mum name to some ears.