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soh-FEE-uh
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Aimee
GirlFrench· “beloved”
- Meaning
- beloved
- Origin
- French
- Pronunciation
- AY-mee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,581
- US babies 2025
- 133
- Best rank
- #123 (1976)
- Peak year
- 1977
Meaning and origin of Aimee
Aimee is a French name that means “beloved”.
Aimee comes from the French Aimée, meaning beloved, the past participle of aimer, to love. It is related to the English name Amy, which came from the Old French Amee. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the nineteenth century, and evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson made it well known in the United States in the early twentieth century. Singer Aimee Mann is a more recent bearer. Aimee has a soft, affectionate meaning and a slightly more refined look than Amy. Pronunciations include AY-mee and the French ay-MAY.
Other spellings with the same sound: Amy, Amey.
Popularity over time
Aimee has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 87 different years. Its best national rank was #123 in 1976, and the most babies received it in 1977, when 2,288 were named Aimee. In 2025, 133 babies were named Aimee, and it ranked #1,581 nationally. That is 56% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,312 in 1920, #1,302 in 1950, #174 in 1980, #557 in 2000, #621 in 2010, and #1,581 in 2025. Of the 54,685 US girls named Aimee since records began, 35% were born in the 1970s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 13,186 babies. Since 2010, 3,975 more have been named Aimee.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Tabitha, Shawna, Jenny, Shanna, and Aisha.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aimee ranked highest in Colorado, California, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | #791 | 6 |
| California | #948 | 29 |
| Arizona | #1045 | 5 |
| Illinois | #1116 | 7 |
| Texas | #1120 | 24 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Aimee is usually pronounced AY-mee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ee”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Amy and Amey.
Middle names for Aimee
A few middle names that flow with Aimee: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aimee
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aimee mean?
Aimee is a French name that means “beloved”.
What is the origin of the name Aimee?
Aimee has French roots. Aimee comes from the French Aimée, meaning beloved, the past participle of aimer, to love.
Is Aimee a popular name?
Not especially. Aimee ranked #1,581 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Aimee a boy or girl name?
Aimee is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Aimee?
Aimee is usually pronounced AY-mee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings