Remii

Meaning & origin

Remii is a modern, feminine spelling of the name traditionally associated with the Latin Remigius, meaning 'oarsman'. First recorded in the U.S. in 2012, the name has been on a steady upward trajectory since 2014, reflecting a broader cultural preference for names ending in 'ie' or 'y' that sound both friendly and distinctive. In 2025, it ranked 7,133, with roughly 1 in every 107,151 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak popularity came in 2021, and it continues to climb, though it remains relatively rare. The name has not yet appeared among the top states, suggesting its use is spread thinly across the country. Remii fits comfortably alongside other trend-driven names like Avery, Harper, and Quinn, and appeals to parents seeking a name that feels fresh yet familiar.

Remii is a contemporary respelling of Remi or Remy, which themselves are short forms of the Latin name Remigius. Remigius was a common name in early Christian Europe, notably borne by Saint Remigius, the bishop who baptized Clovis I, king of the Franks, in the late 5th century. The name's popularity in recent decades is largely independent of that historical figure, driven instead by the trend toward short, vowel-ending names.