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Aime
Pronounced ay-MAY /eɪˈmeɪ/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Aimée — from French aimée, 'beloved, dearly loved' (from Latin amata); here for girlsMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Aime is a spelling of Aimée — from French aimée, 'beloved, dearly loved' (from Latin amata; the source of the English Amy). A soft, lyrical, romantic name; the accent is often dropped in this spelling (said 'ay-MAY'; here for girls, slug distinguished, since the masculine Aimé exists).
In the U.S. it appears in French and Latino families. Rare, beloved at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Aime mean?
Aime spells Aimée — French 'beloved, dearly loved'.
How do you pronounce Aime?
It's said ay-MAY /eɪˈmeɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Aime a boy or girl name?
Aime is used here as a girl's name (the masculine Aimé exists).
How popular is Aime?
Aime is a rare name in the U.S.