Will my child share the name Mimi with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 40 UK babies named Mimi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mimi in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mimi becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mimi is rising: up 395 places since 2020, to #872 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #696 in 2006.

Is Mimi a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mimi is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Mimi?

Notable people named Mimi include: Mimi Slinger, Mimi Macpherson and Mimi Gibson.

Is Mimi a popular baby name in the United States?

Mimi does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #872

Mimi

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Mimi is a distinctive choice, ranked #872 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Mimi in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#872

About the Name Mimi

Mimi is steadily gaining in popularity, up 37 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #696 in 2006, and it currently sits at #1230. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Mimi is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Mimi in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Mimi

Mimi Slinger — Mimi Slinger is an English actress and model, known for playing Leanna Cavanagh on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale.
Mimi Macpherson — Mimi Macpherson is an Australian environmentalist, entrepreneur and celebrity.
Mimi Gibson — Mimi Gibson is an American real estate agent and a former child actress, from 1951 to 1968.

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