Unisex · #7,876 in 2026

Rhemi

Current Rank
#7,876
Peak Rank
#5,129 (2016)
Total Babies
235
5-Yr Trend
-25%
👧 Girl peak #5,129 (235 total)
👦 Boy peak #10,599 (16 total)
👧As Girl Name
2009
First Year
2026
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#5129
Peak Rank
235
Total Count
16
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2013
First Year
2021
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#10599
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Rhemi

As a girl name

Rhemi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2009, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 26 Rhemis were born — ranking #5,129 that year. As of 2026, Rhemi ranks #7,876 for girls with 13 births, falling sharply (-25%). In total, more than 235 Rhemis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Rhemi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2013, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 6 Rhemis were born — ranking #10,599 that year. As of 2026, Rhemi ranks #12,141 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Rhemis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Rhemi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rhemi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rhemi

What does the name Rhemi mean?
Rhemi is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Rhemi in 2026?
In 2026, Rhemi ranks #7,876 among girls' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.
When was Rhemi most popular?
Rhemi reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #5,129 that year with 26 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Rhemi most popular?
Rhemi has historically been most popular in Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rhemi.
Is Rhemi a unisex name?
Yes — Rhemi is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 94% of Rhemis assigned female and 6% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Rhemi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rhemi include Dima, Nasira, Skarlette. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rhemi

Rhemi is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 235 births in the dataset. Rhemi's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #5,129. Use the chart and map above to compare Rhemi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.