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Poppi

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Pronounced POP-ee /ˈpɑp.i/High

Meaning: The poppy flower; from Old English popæg, ultimately from Latin papaverHigh

In 30 seconds: A perky i-spelling of Poppy, the scarlet flower name that became a British favorite. Bright, vintage, and impossible to say without smiling.
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Origin HighEnglish, Latin
MeaningThe poppy flower; from Old English popæg, ultimately from Latin papaver
U.S. rank (2025)#3890 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births38 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 248

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419722025

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

Poppi is a variant of Poppy, the flower name drawn from Old English popæg, which the Anglo-Saxons borrowed from Latin papaver. Poppy joined the first great wave of English flower names in the late Victorian era, alongside Daisy, Violet, and Ivy.

Poppy has ranked among Britain's best-loved girls' names in recent decades and has begun climbing in the U.S. as well; spellings like Poppi give the cheerful classic an extra-modern wink. The i-form remains rare on American birth certificates. Curiously, Poppi is also a medieval town in Tuscany, crowned by one of Italy's best-preserved castles.

Did you know? Red poppies became a symbol of remembrance after World War I, inspired by John McCrae's 1915 poem In Flanders Fields.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Poppy — flower name etymology

Variations

PoppyPoppie

Nicknames

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If you like Poppi…

Poppy— the standard spelling of the same flower name
Daisy— a fellow cheerful Victorian flower name
Ivy— another short botanical name back in style
Clover— shares the playful garden-fresh spirit

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Poppi mean?

Poppi is a spelling of Poppy, the flower name that comes from Old English popæg, borrowed from Latin papaver.

How do you pronounce Poppi?

It's said POP-ee /ˈpɑp.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Poppi a boy or girl name?

Poppi is a girl's name.

How popular is Poppi?

Poppi is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Poppy itself is a major favorite in Britain and a rising choice in America.

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