Aimee vs Valley

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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Valley

Girl #1,519 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley, sheltered lowland between hills"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,519
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Val, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aimee Rank #1,473
Valley Rank #1,519

Aimee is more popular, ranked #1473 vs #1519 for Valley.

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

Valley ___

  • Valley Rose
  • Valley June
  • Valley Mae
  • Valley Grace
  • Valley Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aimee

Sophie Isabelle Ethan Lucas Aurelie

If you choose Valley

River Meadow Sage Forrest Prairie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aimee or Valley more popular?

Aimee is more popular, ranked #1473 compared to Valley at #1519 in the United States.

What do Aimee and Valley mean?

Aimee means "beloved, loved one" (Latin via French origin). Valley means "valley, sheltered lowland between hills" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Aimee and Valley boy or girl names?

Aimee is primarily a girl name. Valley is primarily a girl name.

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