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The baby name Demi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛmi/ (DEH-mee).

Demi is French, Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French, Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛmi/ (DEH-mee)

What is the meaning of the name Demi ?

The baby name Demi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛmi/ (DEH-mee).

Demi is French, Greek in Origin.

Demi is an English and French given name that began as a diminutive of Demetria or Demetrius, ultimately from Greek Demetrios, meaning "belonging to Demeter," the ancient goddess of agriculture and the harvest. The parallel influence of French demi ("half") encouraged its adoption as an independent, modern-sounding name in the 20th century, especially in Anglophone countries and parts of Western Europe.

As a short form, Demi corresponds to Greek Dimitra/Demetra and English Demetria; related masculine forms include Demetrius, Demetrios, Dimitrios, and Demetri. Variant spellings and cognates include Demy (notably in the Netherlands and Belgium), Demie, and Demmi. Usage broadened in the late 1980s–2000s, boosted by public figures such as actress Demi Moore (born Demetria) and singer Demi Lovato. Today it is used mainly for girls but remains technically unisex as a nickname, carrying connotations of earth, fertility, and the bounty of the seasons.

Demi has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Demi

Demi Lovato Actor · Born 1992 · United States Demi Lovato is an American actor and singer who first gained fame for their role in the Disney Channel movie 'Camp Rock'. They are also known for hit songs like 'Sorry Not Sorry' and 'Skyscraper'. Born in 1992, Demi has become a prominent figure in both music and television.

Demi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
ET Girls 0 #16 1 372
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #82 5 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #95 9 4,523
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
CY Girls 0 #107 15 3,755
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
PH 0 #108 3 5,607
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
GR 0 #116 19 3,911
NL Girls 0 #118 3,347 5,933
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
IQ 0 #132 2 3,533
ID Boys 0 #133 3 4,130
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
MT Girls 0 #149 5 3,773
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
Belgium Girls 2020 #169 21 416
SI Girls 0 #175 3 2,769
Sweden Girls 2022 #177 3 1,568
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
GR Girls 0 #185 58 6,293
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
CN Girls 0 #202 172 8,829
NL 0 #205 206 2,481
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
SI Boys 0 #206 6 3,402
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
TW Girls 0 #225 52 8,139
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
BG Girls 0 #229 3 3,559
MO Girls 0 #230 22 7,056
NA Girls 0 #232 6 7,146
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
JP Girls 0 #247 5 6,592
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
EC Girls 0 #256 3 3,650
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
Canada Girls 2024 #262 24 2,795
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SG 0 #274 9 11,010
JM Girls 0 #275 4 7,507
HR Girls 0 #280 10 3,687
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
AL Boys 0 #297 7 5,122
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
MY 0 #320 11 12,352
CN Boys 0 #326 6 9,639
DK Girls 0 #326 4 7,429
PE 0 #326 4 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #328 5 5,862
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
GT 0 #335 4 5,948
QA Girls 0 #335 9 15,378
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
JO Girls 0 #337 3 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #344 8 5,378
HK 0 #352 6 8,483
BR 0 #358 3 5,969
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PL Girls 0 #361 4 5,096
PH Girls 0 #371 20 13,098
United States Girls 2024 #380 693 8,487
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
Finland Girls 0 #382 10 1,368
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
ZA 0 #424 24 14,421
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
AR Boys 0 #453 15 7,628
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PA Girls 0 #471 11 9,861
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
RU Girls 0 #484 15 11,913
RU Boys 0 #490 16 12,621
PA Boys 0 #499 7 9,305
KW Girls 0 #500 16 19,177
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PS Girls 0 #514 10 10,981
IQ Girls 0 #517 9 11,303
IR Girls 0 #521 10 8,334
CR Girls 0 #522 11 11,342
CM Boys 0 #531 20 12,054
AE Girls 0 #532 22 20,968
UY Girls 0 #532 5 6,731
GT Girls 0 #533 9 7,500
SG Girls 0 #544 43 18,916
HK Girls 0 #550 66 16,104
HK Boys 0 #553 5 12,905
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
IR Boys 0 #562 4 10,162
AR Girls 0 #585 15 8,289
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
BO Girls 0 #589 23 9,488
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IL Girls 0 #605 13 11,648
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
IN Girls 0 #646 9 13,121
CL Boys 0 #655 11 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #680 59 3,895
LB 0 #685 6 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
IT 0 #705 10 4,183
BR Boys 0 #710 42 12,213
SG Boys 0 #731 9 17,960
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
NG Girls 0 #742 45 15,093
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
TN 0 #799 31 13,765
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #808 31 4,949
CL Girls 0 #816 36 14,098
NL Boys 0 #822 130 5,873
ZA Girls 0 #860 287 25,928
PE Boys 0 #866 13 14,506
EG Boys 0 #873 14 15,035
United States Boys 2024 #888 5 7,044
PE Girls 0 #899 45 14,861
SA Girls 0 #900 36 25,931
Spain Boys 0 #905 26 5,610
EG Girls 0 #912 48 14,742
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
MY Girls 0 #918 77 24,821
Spain Girls 0 #919 65 5,561
NG Boys 0 #920 32 16,906
BR Girls 0 #929 13 12,708
Germany Boys 0 #935 18 5,697
MX Boys 0 #967 16 16,355
CO Boys 0 #977 5 15,656
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,053 59 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,061 18 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,103 81 17,781
MA 0 #1,107 22 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
DZ 0 #1,141 36 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,158 21 25,619
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,285 162 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,348 124 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,583 32 28,008

Demi is popular in 80 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada
United States
Flanders, Belgium

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People also ask about Demi

Demi is predominantly a girl's name.
Demi is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdɛmi/ (DEH-mee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Demmy, Demie and Demy.
Yes, very popular — Demi ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Demi ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Demi's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 1 notable people named Demi are in our database, including Demi Lovato (Actor).