Boy · #9,112 in 2026

Amechi

Name: Popularity of the name Amechi in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Amechi, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,112

Peak Rank

#9,112 (2000)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1986

First Year

2000

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#9112

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Amechi

The earliest SSA record of Amechi as a baby boy name dates back to 1986, when 5 babies received it. 2000 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Amechi — #9,112 in the national rankings. About 55% of every Amechi on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. Amechi last appeared in the published SSA data in 2000, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 11 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1980s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Amechi

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

Anneke
Amica
Amoco
Amex
Ameca
Anika
Amock
Anica
Amick
Amic
Amacher
Amac

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amechi

What does the name Amechi mean?

Amechi is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1986. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Amechi in 2026?

In 2026, Amechi ranks #9,112 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Amechi most popular?

Amechi reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #9,112 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Amechi a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Amechi is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Amechi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Amechi include Gervais, Danley, Kennyth. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Amechi

Amechi is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Amechi's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #9,112. Use the chart and map above to compare Amechi'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.