Unisex · #7,966 in 2026

Amazing

Current Rank
#7,966
Peak Rank
#5,041 (2019)
Total Babies
296
5-Yr Trend
-35%
👧 Girl peak #5,041 (296 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,764 (28 total)
👧As Girl Name
2003
First Year
2026
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#5041
Peak Rank
296
Total Count
22
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2015
First Year
2024
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#7764
Peak Rank
28
Total Count
4
Years Active

The Story of Amazing

As a girl name

Amazing first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2003, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 26 Amazings were born — ranking #5,041 that year. As of 2026, Amazing ranks #7,966 for girls with 12 births, falling sharply (-35%). In total, more than 296 Amazings have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Amazing first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2015, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 10 Amazings were born — ranking #7,764 that year. As of 2026, Amazing ranks #9,864 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Amazings have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Amazing

Phonetically similar names — useful when Amazing is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Amazin
  • Amassing
  • Amusing
  • Amazes
  • Amaziah
  • Schmoozing
  • Shmoozing
  • Annoying
  • Amazed
  • Amaze
  • Awaiting
  • Amazingly

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amazing

What does the name Amazing mean?
Amazing is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Amazing in 2026?
In 2026, Amazing ranks #7,966 among girls' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.
When was Amazing most popular?
Amazing reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #5,041 that year with 26 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Amazing most popular?
Amazing has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Amazing.
Is Amazing a unisex name?
Yes — Amazing is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 91% of Amazings assigned female and 9% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Amazing?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Amazing include Jentri, Diala, Anaaya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Amazing

Amazing is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 296 births in the dataset. Amazing's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #5,041. Use the chart and map above to compare Amazing's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.