Ami Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ami has Hebrew origins meaning 'my people' or 'beloved'. It evolved from the Hebrew language and has connections to other forms like Amie and Amicus. The name is associated with traits of warmth and friendship, and it does not have a biblical relevance. It saw a rise in popularity in the 20th century, and notable individuals bear this name.
The name Ami is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ami has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ami' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7089th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13786th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6139th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5850th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2948th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 708th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1208th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2505th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3166th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ami' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ami"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːmi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Ami is derived from the Hebrew word 'am', meaning 'people' or 'nation'. It can also be interpreted as 'my people' or 'my nation'.
Meaning
beloved, friend, my people
Language Evolution
Ami (Modern Hebrew), Amie (French), Amicus (Latin)
Historical Usage
Ami has been used in various cultures, particularly in Hebrew-speaking communities, and gained popularity in the late 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Amie, Amita, Amaya
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ami is viewed as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and affection.
Famous People
Ami James (tattoo artist and television personality), Ami Ayalon (Israeli politician and former naval officer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ami"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ami"
"Ami" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7089th of 10718 | 26 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13786th of 16616 | 11 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6139th of 24088 | 192 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5850th of 23106 | 180 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2948th of 12526 | 297 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 708th of 19264 | 3,503 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1208th of 27321 | 2,148 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2505th of 35406 | 1,084 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3166th of 30306 | 617 |
Regional Popularity of "Ami" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
49.69% 3708th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
71.52% 3209th/4487 |
- | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ami" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
93.85% 2090th/2227 |
94.32% 2292nd/2430 |
- |
94.59% 2625th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
19.78% 581st/2937 |
20.84% 726th/3483 |
22.43% 789th/3518 |
18.03% 729th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
30.42% 1121st/3685 |
26.64% 1192nd/4475 |
23.87% 1240th/5194 |
23.78% 1502nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
74.53% 3415th/4582 |
44.40% 2293rd/5164 |
35.76% 2615th/7313 |
29.34% 2190th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
54.87% 2462nd/4487 |
49.25% 3360th/6822 |
38.58% 2421st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ami"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ami" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.