Blimy

♀ Girl

Pronounced BLEE-mah /ˈbli.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: FlowerMedium

In 30 seconds: Blimy is a Yiddish name meaning 'flower.' It is a tender, traditional name with a clear floral sense.

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Origin MediumYiddish

MeaningFlower

U.S. rank (2025)#3005 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births55 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 939

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

Blimy comes from Yiddish with the meaning 'flower,' a gentle nature image at its heart. It belongs to the warm tradition of Yiddish girls' names drawn from the natural world. The soft sound matches its delicate meaning.

Like other flower-rooted Yiddish names, Blimy carries a homey, affectionate quality tied closely to its 'flower' meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Blimy is 'flower', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Blimy — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blimy mean?

Blimy is usually explained as meaning 'flower' and is most often linked with Yiddish tradition.

How do you pronounce Blimy?

It's commonly said BLEE-mah /ˈbli.mɑ/.

Is Blimy a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Blimy is used as a girl name.

How popular is Blimy?

In 2024, Blimy ranked #2748 in the U.S. for girls, with 62 births recorded.