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Pronounced MEM-uh-ree /ˈmɛm.ə.ri/Medium

Meaning: The English word Memory used as a given name, 'remembrance; the faculty of recalling the past.' A word and virtue name with tender, keepsake resonance, at home among nature and abstract-noun names.Low

In 30 seconds: A tender word name: Memory means 'remembrance' (said 'MEM-uh-ree'). Sentimental and evocative.

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MeaningThe English word Memory used as a given name, 'remembrance; the faculty of recalling the past.' A word and virtue name with tender, keepsake resonance, at home among nature and abstract-noun names.

U.S. rank (2024)#10773 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,333

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

Memory is the English word 'remembrance; the faculty of recalling the past' used as a given name. It belongs to the tradition of word and virtue names, chosen for tender, keepsake meaning and standing alongside gentle abstract-noun names like Harmony and Melody (said 'MEM-uh-ree').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, sentimental, and evocative.

Did you know? Memory is the everyday English word used as a given name, 'remembrance' — a word and virtue name with warm, keepsake resonance, kin to abstract-noun names like Harmony and Melody (said 'MEM-uh-ree').

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References - Memory — English word name 'remembrance'

Variations

MemorieMemoriMemorey

Nicknames

MemEmmyMo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Memory mean?

It's the English word Memory used as a name, meaning 'remembrance.'

How do you pronounce Memory?

It's said MEM-uh-ree /ˈmɛm.ə.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Memory a boy or girl name?

Memory is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Memory?

Memory is a rare name for girls in the U.S.