Amy
Amy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪ.mi/ · /ˈæɪ.mi/
Meaning and origin of Amy
Root meaning: “beloved”
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
Anglicized form of Old French Amee (modern French Aimée), which was both a nickname and a form of the Latin name Amata (“beloved”).
How popular is Amy?
Since 1880, 701,631 girls and 1,853 boys in the U.S. have been named Amy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #834 in 1974. In 2025 it ranked #257 for girls, with 1,200 babies given the name.
Names similar to Amy
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Amy FAQ
What does the name Amy mean?
Amy traces back to a root meaning "beloved". A female given name from Latin. Anglicized form of Old French Amee (modern French Aimée), which was both a nickname and a form of the Latin name Amata (“beloved”).
What is the origin of the name Amy?
Amy is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Amy?
Since 1880, 701,631 girls and 1,853 boys in the U.S. have been named Amy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #834 in 1974. In 2025 it ranked #257 for girls, with 1,200 babies given the name.
Is Amy a boy or girl name?
Amy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 701,631 girls and 1,853 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.