Amity Girl

Popularity: #912 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AM-ih-tee /ˈæmɪti/

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: friendship; English: harmony

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Amity originates from the Latin word "amicitas," which translates to "friendship" or "friendliness." This term evolved through the Old French "amitié" before being adopted into Middle English as "amity" in the 14th century. The transition into English reflects a broader linguistic trend where Latin terms related to social bonds were integrated into vernacular languages, emphasizing the importance of community and companionship in medieval society.

Historically, the concept of amity has been significant in various cultural and religious contexts. In the Christian tradition, the term resonates with the teachings of the New Testament, where friendship and love among individuals are emphasized as virtues.

The King James Bible, published in 1611, further popularized themes of friendship and community, aligning with the name's etymological roots. Additionally, the name has been associated with various literary works and philosophical texts throughout the centuries, reinforcing its cultural significance as a symbol of harmony and goodwill.

Culturally, Amity embodies ideals of peace and mutual respect, often invoked in contexts that celebrate unity and cooperation. The name has been used in various literary and artistic expressions, symbolizing the bonds that tie individuals together.

Its association with positive social values has contributed to its endurance as a name, appealing to those who value friendship and community. While diminutive forms or variations may exist, the name Amity itself stands as a testament to the enduring human desire for connection and camaraderie.

Fictional characters named Amity

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Amity Blight is a fictional character from the animated series The Owl House. She is a student at Hexside School of Magic and becomes a close friend of the protagonist, Luz.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Amity, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

HarmonyVerityCharitySerenityTrinityFelicity

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Amity. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AmaraAminaAnitaAlyssaAllegraAriaAveryAutumnAislingAdira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amity was first seen in the United States in 1960.

Amity has ranked as high as #1861 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, New York, and Oregon.

In the past 5 years the name Amity has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Amity is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Amity was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Amity.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 36 36
2024 53 53
2023 67 67
2022 61 61
2021 38 38
2020 32 32
2019 27 27
2018 37 37
2017 36 36
2016 42 42
2015 39 39
2014 27 27
2013 30 30
2012 25 25
2011 28 28
2010 27 27
2009 28 28
2008 32 32
2007 18 18
2006 11 11
2005 26 26
2004 28 28
2003 19 19
2002 36 36
2001 35 35
2000 27 27
1999 22 22
1998 28 28
1997 28 28
1996 25 25
1995 20 20
1994 19 19
1993 27 27
1992 33 33
1991 21 21
1990 25 25
1989 23 23
1988 25 25
1987 30 30
1986 21 21
1985 19 19
1984 39 39
1983 28 28
1982 39 39
1981 69 69
1980 77 77
1979 119 119
1978 88 88
1977 84 84
1976 94 94
1975 75 75
1974 60 60
1973 43 43
1972 33 33
1971 26 26
1970 16 16
1969 11 11
1968 5 5
1965 5 5
1964 6 6
1963 5 5
1961 5 5
1960 5 5

Top States for Amity (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 7
100%