Mimi

Girl name

Mimi has been given to 6,950 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It peaked in 1961.

Meaning & origin

From French and Italian Mimi.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

6,950

Peak year

1961 (168 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1900

10-year trend

▼ -39%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Mimi — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kimigirl

2,118 babies since 1915

Jimiunisex

1,908 babies since 1944

Mikigirl

1,885 babies since 1942

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Mimi.

Tonjagirl

6,994 babies since 1940

Maryjogirl

7,109 babies since 1915

Laureengirl

7,127 babies since 1917

Carleengirl

6,744 babies since 1908

Rositagirl

6,726 babies since 1888

Tamelagirl

7,186 babies since 1947

Twylagirl

7,192 babies since 1905

Marianngirl

7,192 babies since 1912

FAQ

How popular is the name Mimi?

Mimi has been given to 6,950 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Mimi peak?

Mimi peaked in 1961, when 168 babies were given the name.

Is Mimi a girl or boy name?

Mimi is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Mimi are girls).

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