Aimee vs Emilie

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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Emilie

Girl #1,386 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, industrious"

Origin: Latin Aemilius/aemulus

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,386
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Mili

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aimee Rank #1,473
Emilie Rank #1,386

Emilie is more popular, ranked #1386 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

Emilie ___

  • Emilie Rose
  • Emilie Claire
  • Emilie Louise
  • Emilie Grace
  • Emilie Marie
  • Emilie Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aimee

Sophie Isabelle Ethan Lucas Aurelie

If you choose Emilie

Charlotte Sophie Elise Hugo Louis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aimee or Emilie more popular?

Emilie is more popular, ranked #1386 compared to Aimee at #1473 in the United States.

What do Aimee and Emilie mean?

Aimee means "beloved, loved one" (Latin via French origin). Emilie means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius/aemulus origin).

Are Aimee and Emilie boy or girl names?

Aimee is primarily a girl name. Emilie is primarily a girl name.

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