Girl · #13,843 in 2026

Amye

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

Current Rank

#13,843

Peak Rank

#2,565 (1973)

Total Babies

651

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1902

First Year

2003

Last Year

1973

Peak Year

#2565

Peak Rank

651

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Amye

Amye first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1902, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1973, when 28 Amyes were born — ranking #2,565 that year. As of 2026, Amye ranks #13,843 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 651 Amyes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through 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 Amye

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

Ama
Amma
Amah
Ammah
Ammo
Amie
Ammi
Amai
Amei
Anna
Ana
Anah

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amye

What does the name Amye mean?

Amye is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1902. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Amye in 2026?

In 2026, Amye ranks #13,843 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Amye most popular?

Amye reached its peak popularity in 1973, ranking #2,565 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Amye most popular?

Amye has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Amye.

Is Amye a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Amye?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Amye include Patina, Lorina, Toy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Amye

Amye is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1902 and has accumulated 651 births in the dataset. Amye's peak popularity came in 1973 when it ranked #2,565. Use the chart and map above to compare Amye'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.