UK name, mostly girls
Remee
A unique feminine name, possibly derived from the French "rêve" meaning dream.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Remee is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Remee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 5 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2002 to 2020. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Remee. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Remee ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 5 girls were registered as Remee.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Remee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 90.3% of Remee registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
5 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Remee
In England and Wales birth records, Remee has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 9.7% of registrations are for boys and 90.3% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Remee registered for boys
- Ranked #4,702 in 2019
- 3 boys registered in 2019
- Peak: 2019 (3 births)
Remee registered for girls
- Ranked #5,493 in 2020
- 3 girls registered in 2020
- Peak: 2006 (5 births)
Meaning
What does Remee mean?
The name Remee is a unique and intriguing moniker with roots that can be traced back to ancient civilizations. Its origins are believed to be in the Sanskrit language, which flourished in the Indian subcontinent during the ancient Vedic period. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "remi," which translates to "a ray of light" or "a beam of illumination."
In the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Upanishads, the concept of "remi" was used metaphorically to represent divine knowledge, enlightenment, and the pursuit of spiritual wisdom. It was a name often bestowed upon individuals who were perceived to possess a deep understanding of the sacred texts and a connection to the divine.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Remee can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, where it is used to refer to a minor character. However, the name gained greater prominence during the Classical period of Indian history, when it was associated with several renowned scholars and philosophers.
One such figure was Remee Bhatta, a 9th-century Hindu logician and philosopher from the Indian state of Karnataka. His contributions to the field of logic and epistemology were highly influential during his time, and his works continue to be studied and analyzed by scholars to this day.
Another notable bearer of the name was Remee Nrisimha, a 13th-century Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Chola Empire in present-day Tamil Nadu. He is best known for his poetic masterpiece, the "Remee Ramayana," which retold the epic tale of Rama in intricate and captivating verse.
In the realm of religion, Remee Saraswati, a 16th-century Hindu saint and mystic, gained renown for her devotional poetry and spiritual teachings. Her compositions, which celebrated the divine feminine and the pursuit of self-realization, continue to inspire devotees and seekers of spiritual knowledge.
Beyond the Indian subcontinent, the name Remee also found its way into other cultures and traditions. In ancient Persia, there was a notable figure named Remee al-Din, a 12th-century Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary movements.
Closer to modern times, Remee Koolhaas, a renowned Dutch architect and urbanist born in 1944, has left an indelible mark on the field of architecture with his innovative and thought-provoking designs. His works, such as the Seattle Central Library and the CCTV Headquarters in Beijing, have garnered international acclaim and recognition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Remee over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Remee in England and Wales, from 2002 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Remee, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Remee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Remee 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 | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5143 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4270 | 14 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Remee
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Remee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Remee in the UK right now?
In 2020, Remee was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Remee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 5 babies registered as Remee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Remee?
A unique feminine name, possibly derived from the French "rêve" meaning dream.
How many people are called Remee in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Remee across the 8 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.