Aimee vs Elissa

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
Elissa Rank #1,529

Aimee is more popular, ranked #1473 vs #1529 for Elissa.

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

Elissa ___

  • Elissa Rose
  • Elissa Ann
  • Elissa Marie
  • Elissa Joy
  • Elissa Kate
  • Elissa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aimee

Sophie Isabelle Ethan Lucas Aurelie

If you choose Elissa

Isabella Adriana Celeste Sebastian Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aimee or Elissa more popular?

Aimee is more popular, ranked #1473 compared to Elissa at #1529 in the United States.

What do Aimee and Elissa mean?

Aimee means "beloved, loved one" (Latin via French origin). Elissa means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aimee and Elissa boy or girl names?

Aimee is primarily a girl name. Elissa is primarily a girl name.

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