Aimy

♀ Girl

Pronounced AY-mee /ˈeɪ.mi/High

Meaning: A variant spelling of Amy, from the Old French Amee, 'beloved' (Latin amatus, 'loved'). The -im- spelling nods to the French aimer, 'to love.'Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet spelling of Amy: Aimy means 'beloved' (said 'AY-mee'). Warm and simple.

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Origin MediumFrench, Latin

MeaningA variant spelling of Amy, from the Old French Amee, 'beloved' (Latin amatus, 'loved'). The -im- spelling nods to the French aimer, 'to love.'

U.S. rank (2024)#11094 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 268

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aimy is a variant of Amy, from Old French Amee, 'beloved' (Latin amatus). The spelling leans toward the French 'to love' — a warm, simple name, rarer than Amy (said 'AY-mee').

It appears rarely in the U.S., beside the classic Amy. Rare, beloved at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Aimy respells Amy, from the Old French Amee ('beloved') — the -im- spelling nodding to the French aimer, 'to love' — a warm, affectionate classic in a fresh look (said 'AY-mee').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Aimy — Amy variant; French 'beloved'

Variations

AmyAimeeAmie

Nicknames

AimMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aimy mean?

Aimy is a form of Amy, from Old French for 'beloved.'

How do you pronounce Aimy?

It's said AY-mee /ˈeɪ.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aimy a boy or girl name?

Aimy is a girl's name.

How popular is Aimy?

Aimy is a rare name in the U.S.