Timi
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Timi is a Greek name meaning “honoring God”. It is a rare name, primarily used for girls, with 85.71% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Timi
Timi serves as a diminutive form of names derived from the Greek root timē, which signifies honor or value. Historically, this root is the foundation for names like Timothy, meaning honoring God. The adaptation of this shorter form reflects the linguistic preference for truncated names across various European and West African (African) naming traditions. This usage prioritizes the core semantic value of the ancestral name while simplifying its phonetic structure.
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Gender Usage of the Name Timi
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Timi is primarily used as a name for girls. Approximately 85.71% of recorded bearers are female. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Timi
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Timi is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 189M births |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 6.32M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 3.28M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 13.3M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Timi ranked #14,039 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Timi shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #2,006 in 1972. Its lowest recorded position was #14,039 in 2025. Over the last 56 years (1969–2025) the name fell -11256 places (from #2,783 to #14,039).
Characteristics of the Name Timi
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- T — Girl Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- i — Girl Names Ending in “i”
Name AestheticMethodology
Timi is a short two-syllable name that utilizes a high-frequency vowel ending to sound accessible and friendly. It is often recognized as a diminutive of Saint Timothy or a distinct name in Yoruba culture. Its brevity and ease of pronunciation evoke a Cute & Playful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Timi
Middle names used with TimiMethodology
Timi is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Timi Lea · Timi Jo · Timi Jenne · Timi Karen · Timi LynetteView all 9 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for TimiMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Timi is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Timi Leigh · Timi Lynne · Timi Lynch · Timi Laine · Timi Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Timi
Sound Like Timi Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Tammy · Tami · Tammie · View all 67 names
Spelled Like Timi Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Timia · Taimi · Tami · View all 5 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Teresa · Theresa · Tiffany · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Timi Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mary · Dorothy · Emily · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Timi”
Dictionary Meaning of "Timi"Methodology
a male given name
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How to Spell Timi in ASL
- T
- i
- m
- i
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