Milli vs Mimi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milli

Girl #5,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle strength"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English German American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,430
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mill

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Mimi

Girl #5,366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew (via Marie/Maria)

Cultural Roots

French Italian English American Taiwanese/Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,366
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Milli Rank #5,430
Mimi Rank #5,366

Mimi is more popular, ranked #5366 vs #5430 for Milli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Milli ___

  • Milli Rose
  • Milli Grace
  • Milli Jane
  • Milli Mae
  • Milli Claire
  • Milli Kate

Mimi ___

  • Mimi Rose
  • Mimi Claire
  • Mimi Grace
  • Mimi Louise
  • Mimi Elise
  • Mimi Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Milli

Finn Archie Lottie Teddy Bea

If you choose Mimi

Coco Lulu Fifi Gigi Bebe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milli or Mimi more popular?

Mimi is more popular, ranked #5366 compared to Milli at #5430 in the United States.

What do Milli and Mimi mean?

Milli means "gentle strength" (Old High German origin). Mimi means "sea of bitterness, beloved" (Hebrew (via Marie/Maria) origin).

Are Milli and Mimi boy or girl names?

Milli is primarily a girl name. Mimi is primarily a girl name.

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