Aimee vs Emma

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
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aimee

Sophie Isabelle Ethan Lucas Aurelie

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aimee or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Aimee at #1473 in the United States.

What do Aimee and Emma mean?

Aimee means "beloved, loved one" (Latin via French origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Aimee and Emma boy or girl names?

Aimee is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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