Mimi Girl

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMEE-mee / ˈmiːmi

French; Japanese

Meaning

French: 'my'; Japanese: 'beautiful' (美美)

Historical & Cultural Background

In French, Mimi is often used as a diminutive for names like Miriam or Marie. It has been popularized in various cultures, particularly in France. In Japan, the name can be associated with beauty due to its kanji representation. The name has a playful and affectionate connotation in many contexts.

Trend Summary

Mimi has seen a steady presence in baby name rankings in the United States, often favored for its cute and affectionate sound.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Mimi
  • Mimsy

International Variants

  • Mimi (Japanese)
  • Mimi (French)

Famous people named Mimi

Mimi Rogers is an American actress and producer known for her roles in films such as 'The Rapture' and 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery'.

Mimi Imfurst is a drag performer known for competing on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'.

Mimi Siku is a character from the film 'Jungle 2 Jungle', portrayed by actor Sam Huntington.

Mimi Hines is an American singer and actress known for her performances in the 1960s and 1970s.

Fictional characters named Mimi

Mimi Marquez is a character from the musical 'Rent', known for her vibrant personality and struggles with addiction.

Mimi is a character in the anime 'Digimon Tamers', serving as a supportive friend to the main characters.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mimi was first seen in the United States in 1900. Mimi has ranked as high as #975 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Mimi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mimi (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 8
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19005
19037
19086
19096
191012
19119
191214
19139
191418
191514
191631
191725
191818
191931
192034
192133
192230
192331
192429
192540
192622
192740
192831
192940
193036
193134
193234
193333
193441
193545
193641
193752
193848
193947
194029
194139
194254
194366
194464
194566
194667
194779
194896
194986
195099
1951107
1952117
1953121
1954138
1955146
1956156
1957130
1958132
1959135
1960150
1961168
1962160
1963135
1964139
1965139
1966113
1967126
196897
1969106
197079
197186
197273
197368
197465
197565
197647
197756
197851
197947
198078
198159
198261
198358
198455
198560
198641
198743
198874
198960
199057
199161
199263
199371
199462
199559
199669
199764
199857
199964
200044
200166
200248
200336
200462
200563
200647
200751
200859
200939
201029
201140
201231
201327
201425
201523
201620
201721
201815
201923
202019
202119
202226
202317
202424