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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Beloved
- Origin
- Old French (anglicization of Amee, from Latin Amata 'beloved')
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AY-mee
Amy is a girl's name meaning "beloved," an anglicization of the Old French Amee, itself from the Latin Amata. It's pronounced AY-mee (IPA /ˈeɪmi/), a short, familiar sound that's been on the SSA list every year from 1880 through 2024.
Meaning & Origin of Amy
Meaning: Beloved.
Origin: Old French (anglicization of Amee, from Latin Amata 'beloved').
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Amy
AY-meeIPA /ˈeɪmi/
Popularity of Amy
Amy peaked at #2 in 1973, when 26,964 girls were given the name that year alone; by 2024 it had settled to #228, with 1,344 girls named Amy.
Names Like Amy
These names share Amy’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Amy mean?
Beloved. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Amy?
Amy is pronounced AY-mee (IPA: /ˈeɪmi/).
Is Amy a popular name right now?
Amy peaked at #2 in 1973 and is ranked #228 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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