Aimee vs Alissa

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
Nicknames
Aims, Aim

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Alissa

Girl #1,558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind"

Origin: Germanic (Adalheidis)

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,558
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Lissy, Lissa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aimee Rank #1,473
Alissa Rank #1,558

Aimee is more popular, ranked #1473 vs #1558 for Alissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aimee ___

  • Aimee Rose
  • Aimee Louise
  • Aimee Claire
  • Aimee Marie
  • Aimee Nicole

Alissa ___

  • Alissa Rose
  • Alissa Marie
  • Alissa Grace
  • Alissa Faith
  • Alissa Dawn
  • Alissa Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aimee

Sophie Isabelle Ethan Lucas Aurelie

If you choose Alissa

Brianna Cassandra Melissa Serena Trevor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aimee or Alissa more popular?

Aimee is more popular, ranked #1473 compared to Alissa at #1558 in the United States.

What do Aimee and Alissa mean?

Aimee means "beloved, loved one" (Latin via French origin). Alissa means "noble kind" (Germanic (Adalheidis) origin).

Are Aimee and Alissa boy or girl names?

Aimee is primarily a girl name. Alissa is primarily a girl name.

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