Mimi

Mimi is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 24 girls in the United States.

Mimi at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mimi

Mimi belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mimi first appears in Social Security records in 1900. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #796 in 1956, and in 2024 24 babies received the name — 6,933 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mimi in US records

First recorded (US)
1900
Best US rank
#796 in 1956
Peak year
1961
Babies named Mimi in 2024
24
Total since 1880
6,933

Mimi in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#696 in 2006
Babies named Mimi in 2025
40
Total since 1996
883

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mimi mean?

The meaning of Mimi is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mimi a boy or girl name?

Mimi is a girl name. In 2024, 24 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mimi?

Mimi comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mimi?

Mimi first appears in US records in 1900. Its best-ever ranking was #796 in 1956, and 24 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].