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Demii

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How to Pronounce Demii

Pronounced DEH-mee /ˈdɛ.mi/High

Meaning: A spelling of Demi — variously from French demi, 'half', and a short form of Demetria ('follower of Demeter', the harvest goddess); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Half; a follower of Demeter: Demii spells Demi. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowFrench, Greek
MeaningA spelling of Demi — variously from French demi, 'half', and a short form of Demetria ('follower of Demeter', the harvest goddess); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12229 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 113
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220102025

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

Demii is a spelling of Demi — variously from French demi, 'half', and a short form of Demetria ('follower of Demeter'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'DEH-mee').

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, half-and-a-follower-of-Demeter at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Demi is variously from French demi, 'half', and a short form of Demetria ('follower of Demeter', the harvest goddess) — Demii is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DEH-mee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Demi — routes layered

Variations

DemiDemieDemmi

Nicknames

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Demi— the standard spelling
Demetria— a name it shortens
Remi— a sound-neighbor -emi girls' name
Journeii— shares Demii's French roots
Remii— shares the -ii ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demii mean?

Demii spells Demi — variously French 'half' and a short form of Demetria ('follower of Demeter'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Demii?

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

Is Demii a boy or girl name?

Demii is a girl's name.

How popular is Demii?

Demii is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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