Aimee vs Ester

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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Ester

Girl #1,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

Cultural Roots

Jewish Spanish Scandinavian English Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,509
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Essie, Esta

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aimee Rank #1,473
Ester Rank #1,509

Aimee is more popular, ranked #1473 vs #1509 for Ester.

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

Ester ___

  • Ester Rose
  • Ester Marie
  • Ester Grace
  • Ester Anne
  • Ester Claire
  • Ester Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aimee

Sophie Isabelle Ethan Lucas Aurelie

If you choose Ester

Naomi Ruth Hadassah Miriam Mordecai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aimee or Ester more popular?

Aimee is more popular, ranked #1473 compared to Ester at #1509 in the United States.

What do Aimee and Ester mean?

Aimee means "beloved, loved one" (Latin via French origin). Ester means "star" (Hebrew/Persian origin).

Are Aimee and Ester boy or girl names?

Aimee is primarily a girl name. Ester is primarily a girl name.

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