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Ami
UnisexFrench, Hebrew· “friend; also Hebrew "my people"”
- Meaning
- friend; also Hebrew "my people"
- Origin
- French, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- AH-mee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #4,668
- US babies 2025
- 29
- Best rank
- #525 (1975)
- Peak year
- 1975
Meaning and origin of Ami
Ami is a French and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “friend; also Hebrew "my people"”.
Ami has two separate roots. In French, ami means "friend," and the name has been used as a simple word name with that sense. In Hebrew, ami means "my people," and it appears as an element in names such as Amitai and Aminadav. It can also be a short form of Amy or Amelia. Said AH-mee, it is short and easy to say in many languages. The spelling works for boys and girls, and families often pick it for whichever meaning speaks to their own background.
Popularity over time
Ami first appears in US Social Security records in 1947. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 19 different years, starting in 1969. Its best national rank was #525 in 1975, the same year it reached its highest count of 334 babies. In 2025, 29 babies were named Ami, and it ranked #4,668 nationally. That is 28% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,750 in 1950, #700 in 1980, #2,335 in 2000, #2,729 in 2010, and #4,668 in 2025. Of the 7,678 US girls named Ami since records began, 36% were born in the 1970s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 1,747 babies. Since 2010, 831 more have been named Ami.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Jamey, Kenyatta, Chaka, Daniele, and Azure.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ami ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #2284 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Ami is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 75% of US babies named Ami were girls and 25% were boys.
Ami is usually pronounced AH-mee, with two syllables. It has three letters, starts with A and ends in “-mi”.
Middle names for Ami
A few middle names that flow with Ami: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ami
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ami mean?
Ami is a French and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “friend; also Hebrew "my people"”.
What is the origin of the name Ami?
Ami has French and Hebrew roots. Ami has two separate roots.
Is Ami a popular name?
Not especially. Ami ranked #4,668 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Ami a boy or girl name?
Ami is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 75% of US babies named Ami were girls and 25% were boys.
How do you pronounce Ami?
Ami is usually pronounced AH-mee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings