This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance
- Meaning
- Meaning depends on the kanji, for example 亜美 'Asia' + 'beauty'; in French, ami means 'friend'
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- AH-mee
Ami is a Japanese name, pronounced AH-mee. Its meaning depends on the kanji chosen to write it: 亜美, for example, combines 'Asia' and 'beauty'. In French, the word ami means 'friend', so the sound carries a familiar meaning in a second language too.
Meaning & Origin of Ami
Meaning: Meaning depends on the kanji, for example 亜美 'Asia' + 'beauty'; in French, ami means 'friend'.
Origin: Japanese.
How to Pronounce Ami
AH-meeIPA /ˈɑːmi/
Popularity of Ami
Ami peaked at #525 in 1975, when 334 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #2919 with 56 babies, so it's a rarely heard name today.
Names Like Ami
These names have followed a similar path to Ami in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Ami mean?
Meaning depends on the kanji, for example 亜美 ‘Asia’ + ‘beauty’; in French, ami means ‘friend’.
How do you pronounce Ami?
Ami is pronounced AH-mee (IPA: /ˈɑːmi/).
Is Ami a popular name right now?
Ami peaked at #525 in 1975 and is ranked #2919 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1947–2024.)
Make Ami Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Ami, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
📊 How popular is Ami? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →
