Aime vs Nicol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aime

Girl #5,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, loved one"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French Belgian French Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,949
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Aim

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Nicol

Girl #5,771 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scottish French English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,771
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nic, Nicki, Cole

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aime Rank #5,949
Nicol Rank #5,771

Nicol is more popular, ranked #5771 vs #5949 for Aime.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aime ___

  • Aime Marie
  • Aime Louise
  • Aime Claire
  • Aime Rose
  • Aime Elise
  • Aime Noelle

Nicol ___

  • Nicol Anne
  • Nicol Marie
  • Nicol Renée
  • Nicol Elise
  • Nicol Paige
  • Nicol Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aime

Chloe Sophie Emile Jules Margot

If you choose Nicol

Michel Pascal Dominique Bridget Claudia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aime or Nicol more popular?

Nicol is more popular, ranked #5771 compared to Aime at #5949 in the United States.

What do Aime and Nicol mean?

Aime means "beloved, loved one" (French origin). Nicol means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Aime and Nicol boy or girl names?

Aime is primarily a girl name. Nicol is primarily a girl name.

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