Aimee vs Yael

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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Yael

Boy #791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain goat, to ascend"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#791
Total SSA Count
317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aimee Rank #1,473
Yael Rank #791

Yael is more popular, ranked #791 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

Yael ___

  • Yael David
  • Yael Elias
  • Yael Oren
  • Yael Barak
  • Yael Levi
  • Yael Aaron

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aimee

Sophie Isabelle Ethan Lucas Aurelie

If you choose Yael

Asher Naomi Lior Tali Eden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aimee or Yael more popular?

Yael is more popular, ranked #791 compared to Aimee at #1473 in the United States.

What do Aimee and Yael mean?

Aimee means "beloved, loved one" (Latin via French origin). Yael means "mountain goat, to ascend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aimee and Yael boy or girl names?

Aimee is primarily a girl name. Yael is primarily a boy name.

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