Ami Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationAH-mee / ˈɑː.miHebrew; Japanese
Meaning
Hebrew: my people; Japanese: second
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Ami is often associated with a sense of community and belonging. It has been used in various cultures, including Japan, where it can signify a position in a sequence. The name has gained popularity in different regions, reflecting diverse cultural influences. It is also sometimes used as a diminutive form of longer names.
Trend Summary
Ami has seen a steady presence in baby name lists, though it remains less common than some other names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Amie
- Amiya
International Variants
- Ami (Japanese)
- Ami (French)
Famous people named Ami
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ami was first seen in the United States in 1947. Ami has ranked as high as #759 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Ami has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ami (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 13 | |
| TX | 9 | |
| GA | 5 | |
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 23 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 31 |
| 1961 | 33 |
| 1962 | 25 |
| 1963 | 37 |
| 1964 | 46 |
| 1965 | 67 |
| 1966 | 57 |
| 1967 | 94 |
| 1968 | 97 |
| 1969 | 173 |
| 1970 | 225 |
| 1971 | 220 |
| 1972 | 230 |
| 1973 | 307 |
| 1974 | 306 |
| 1975 | 334 |
| 1976 | 331 |
| 1977 | 271 |
| 1978 | 265 |
| 1979 | 283 |
| 1980 | 243 |
| 1981 | 212 |
| 1982 | 182 |
| 1983 | 170 |
| 1984 | 164 |
| 1985 | 179 |
| 1986 | 186 |
| 1987 | 170 |
| 1988 | 132 |
| 1989 | 109 |
| 1990 | 105 |
| 1991 | 115 |
| 1992 | 82 |
| 1993 | 80 |
| 1994 | 103 |
| 1995 | 84 |
| 1996 | 75 |
| 1997 | 71 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 64 |
| 2000 | 66 |
| 2001 | 58 |
| 2002 | 64 |
| 2003 | 66 |
| 2004 | 60 |
| 2005 | 89 |
| 2006 | 76 |
| 2007 | 69 |
| 2008 | 79 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2011 | 53 |
| 2012 | 67 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 61 |
| 2022 | 58 |
| 2023 | 74 |
| 2024 | 56 |