Girl Name · English Origin
Demi
Considering Demi? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Gift of grace", rooted in English naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Dean.
Demi meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Gift of grace
Origin: English naming roots help connect Demi to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Demi as D·E·M·I, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Demi is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Demi variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Demia, Demie, Demiy.
- Nicknames: Demi works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Demi with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Demi middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Dean, Deno, Denna, Denae, Deane — full picks on the sibling names for Demi guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Demi? Browse our names like Demi guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Demi
What does the name Demi mean?
Demi means "Gift of grace" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Demi?
Demi originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Demi?
Demi has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Demi a boy's or girl's name?
Demi is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Demi in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Demi sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Demi?
Names that share Demi's sound and style include Dean, Deno, Denna, Denae, Deane.
What middle names pair well with Demi?
Good middle-name fits for Demi pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Demi is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Demi is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Demi?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Demi share its rhythm without rhyming — Dean, Deno, Denna all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.