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Thyme

Pronunciation: [ th-EYEM ]

Girl Name #20,658 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Thyme is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced th-EYEM.

Parents who love the name Thyme often also consider Theresa, Theodora, Therese .

Popularity Over Time

#20,658
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#20,658
Total SSA Count
7

Nicknames

Thy Thyie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thyme

Is Thyme a boy or girl name?
Thyme is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #20658. As a boy name, it is ranked #24851. Thyme is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Thyme?
Thyme is pronounced th-EYEM.
How popular is the name Thyme?
Thyme is currently ranked #20658 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Thyme?
Common nicknames for Thyme include Thy and Thyie.
Is Thyme a common or rare name?
Thyme is an uncommon name, ranked #20658 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Thyme

Thyme is a girl name .

Is Thyme a boy or girl name? Thyme is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #20,658 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #24,851. Thyme is more commonly used as a girl name.

Thyme is currently ranked #20,658 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Thyme include Thy and Thyie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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