Unisex · #12,420 in 2026

Amey

Current Rank
#12,420
Peak Rank
#2,171 (1973)
Total Babies
851
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,171 (851 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,137 (53 total)
👧As Girl Name
1886
First Year
2006
Last Year
1973
Peak Year
#2171
Peak Rank
851
Total Count
75
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2001
First Year
2024
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#8137
Peak Rank
53
Total Count
9
Years Active

The Story of Amey

As a girl name

Amey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1886, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1973, when 36 Ameys were born — ranking #2,171 that year. As of 2026, Amey ranks #12,420 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 851 Ameys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Amey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 9 Ameys were born — ranking #8,137 that year. As of 2026, Amey ranks #12,301 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 53 Ameys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Amey

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amey

What does the name Amey mean?
Amey is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1886. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Amey in 2026?
In 2026, Amey ranks #12,420 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Amey most popular?
Amey reached its peak popularity in 1973, ranking #2,171 that year with 36 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Amey most popular?
Amey has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Amey.
Is Amey a unisex name?
Yes — Amey is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 94% of Ameys assigned female and 6% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Amey?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Amey include Loura, Mirta, Barbette. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Amey

Amey is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1886 and has accumulated 851 births in the dataset. Amey's peak popularity came in 1973 when it ranked #2,171. Use the chart and map above to compare Amey'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.