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Aimee vs Emily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aimee

Girl #1,473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, loved one"

Origin: Latin via French

Cultural Roots

French English American Canadian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,473
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
5,955
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Aimee Rank #1,473
Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #1473 for Aimee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aimee or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Aimee at #1473 in the United States.

What do Aimee and Emily mean?

Aimee means "beloved, loved one" (Latin via French origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Aimee and Emily boy or girl names?

Aimee is primarily a girl name. Emily is primarily a girl name.

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