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Aimee

♀ Girl

Pronounced AY-mee /ˈeɪ.miː/Low

Meaning: Beloved, beloved one, one who is lovedLow

In 30 seconds: Aimee is the French form of Amy, meaning beloved from the Latin amata. The French spelling with accented -ée gives it a sophisticated Parisian look while the warm, universal meaning of beloved has kept it in use across centuries.
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Origin LowFrench, Latin
MeaningBeloved, beloved one, one who is loved
U.S. rank (2024)#1467 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births148 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 54,551

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197718802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Aimee derives from the French Aimée, the past participle of aimer (to love), from the Latin amare. It was used in France throughout the Middle Ages and has been used in English-speaking countries since the Victorian era. Without the accent it is the English Aimee.

Aimee is a classic name that has never gone out of fashion. The English spelling without the accent marks it as the anglicized form. It sits alongside Amy as a timeless, warm choice for a girl's name.

Did you know? The name Aimée is the past participle of the French verb aimer meaning to love — so literally an Aimée is one who has been loved, making it perhaps the most grammatically romantic name in the French language.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Aimee

Variations

AmyAmieAmiAimée

Nicknames

AimsAim

Famous Bearers

  • ★Aimee Mann (b. 1960)
    American singer-songwriter, formerly of 'Til Tuesday, known for the Magnolia soundtrack and the album Whatever

If you like Aimee…

Amy— English form of same name
Amie— Variant spelling of same name
Emmy— Two-syllable -ee ending name of same era
Lily— Two-syllable feminine name of same timeless warmth

Frequently Asked

What does Aimee mean?

Aimee means beloved, from the French aimée past participle of aimer (to love), from the Latin amare.

Is Aimee the same as Amy?

Aimee is the French form of Amy. Both mean beloved but Aimee uses the French spelling.

How do you pronounce Aimee?

Aimee is pronounced AY-mee with two syllables.

What names are similar to Aimee?

Similar names include Amy, Amie, and Emmy.