Aimee vs Daphne

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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Popularity Comparison

Aimee Rank #1,473
Daphne Rank #191

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 vs #1473 for Aimee.

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

Daphne ___

  • Daphne Rose
  • Daphne Elizabeth
  • Daphne Jane
  • Daphne Louise
  • Daphne Marie
  • Daphne Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aimee

Sophie Isabelle Ethan Lucas Aurelie

If you choose Daphne

Penelope Phoebe Chloe Theodore Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aimee or Daphne more popular?

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Aimee at #1473 in the United States.

What do Aimee and Daphne mean?

Aimee means "beloved, loved one" (Latin via French origin). Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin).

Are Aimee and Daphne boy or girl names?

Aimee is primarily a girl name. Daphne is primarily a girl name.

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