Aimi
A girl's name of Japanese origin with 207 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
plural of mwimi
Aimi is a girl's baby name of Japanese origin, written with kanji meaning 'love, beauty' (ai = love, mi = beauty) or other combinations. A classically Japanese feminine name, Aimi belongs to the tradition of two-character girls' names combining positive, beautiful concepts. With over 200 births in U.S. records, it is used in Japanese-American families and by parents who love the understated elegance of Japanese naming.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Aimi belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Japanese naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Japanese names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Aimi’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aimi has 26+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1969.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 54 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 72 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 40 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 26 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | — |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
| 1960s | 5 | — |
The Story of Aimi
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Aimi is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Aimi are most likely born between 1999 and 2019.
How rare is Aimi?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Aimi — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1969, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 72 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Aimi by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1969–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #9544 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11204 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8039 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8039 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9566 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12499 |
| 2018 | 5 | #15760 |
| 2017 | 9 | #10719 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10134 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13061 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10157 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13536 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12204 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11280 |
| 2009 | 13 | #8905 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15462 |
| 2007 | 7 | #13982 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12448 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13634 |
| 1996 | 6 | #11834 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1969–2024