UK boy's name
Aimar
A feminine name of French origin meaning "home ruler".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aimar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aimar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 3 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2003 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Aimar. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aimar ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 3 boys were registered as Aimar.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aimar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Aimar mean?
The given name Aimar has its origins in the Germanic languages, specifically from the Old High German aha (mind or spirit) and mari (famous). It emerged during the Middle Ages and was initially popular across central Europe, particularly in Germany and France.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Aimar of Le Puy, a French monk and hermit from the late 11th century who became known for his ascetic lifestyle. In the 12th century, Aimar Jordan served as the Archbishop of Avignon from 1114 to 1128.
During the 13th century, the name gained prominence with individuals like Aimar de Valence, a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Seventh Crusade. Around the same time, Aimar Falco was a prominent jurist and canonist from Montpellier, known for his legal works and writings.
In the 14th century, Aimar de Poitiers was a renowned French military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War. He played a crucial role in several battles and was highly regarded for his strategic abilities.
Moving into the Renaissance era, Aimar Ranconnet was a French jurist and statesman who served as the Chancellor of France from 1539 to 1547. He was instrumental in the legal reforms and administrative restructuring during the reign of Francis I.
While the name Aimar has largely fallen out of common usage in modern times, it remains a part of historical records and cultural heritage, particularly in regions with Germanic and French influences.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aimar over time
The chart below shows babies named Aimar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aimar, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aimar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aimar was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3656 | 9 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Aimar
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aimar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aimar in the UK right now?
In 2022, Aimar was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aimar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 3 babies registered as Aimar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aimar?
A feminine name of French origin meaning "home ruler".
How many people are called Aimar in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Aimar across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.