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Demi is a feminine name used in Greek and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Alternate transcription of Greek Δήμη, Ντίμι or Ντίμη (see Dimi), as well as a short form of Demetria. A famous bearer is American actress Demi Moore (1962-), and it is because of her that the name rose in popularity in the United States in the late 1980s." It ranked #381 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, alternate transcription of Greek Δήμη, Ντίμι or Ντίμη (see Dimi), as well as a short form of Demetria. A famous bearer is American actress Demi Moore (1962-), and it is because of her that the name rose in popularity in the United States in the late 1980s. The entry lists its usage as Greek, English (Modern).
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Popularity
Demi ranked #381 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #381 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Demi mean?
Behind the Name does not give Demi a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: alternate transcription of Greek Δήμη, Ντίμι or Ντίμη.
Is Demi a popular name?
Demi ranked #381 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Demi a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Demi appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Demi — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
