Ami
Every Ami since 1947 — 8,100 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ami
Ami is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,668 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 8,100 American babies have been named Ami — about 95% girls and 5% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1975, when 334 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ami stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ami year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,668 | 13 | #6,468 |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,935 | 15 | #5,919 |
| 2023 | 74 | #2,418 | 21 | #4,750 |
| 2022 | 58 | #2,895 | 15 | #5,892 |
| 2021 | 61 | #2,786 | 7 | #9,778 |
| 2020 | 47 | #3,287 | 10 | #7,530 |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,393 | 19 | #4,965 |
| 2018 | 41 | #3,680 | 13 | #6,360 |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,556 | 12 | #6,710 |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,711 | 19 | #4,953 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,773 | 10 | #7,522 |
| 2014 | 59 | #2,890 | 24 | #4,141 |
| 2013 | 51 | #3,173 | 15 | #5,670 |
| 2012 | 67 | #2,656 | 33 | #3,302 |
| 2011 | 53 | #3,135 | 20 | #4,666 |
| 2010 | 65 | #2,729 | 18 | #5,057 |
| 2009 | 64 | #2,782 | 13 | #6,448 |
| 2008 | 79 | #2,419 | 27 | #3,829 |
| 2007 | 69 | #2,647 | 38 | #3,028 |
| 2006 | 76 | #2,440 | 27 | #3,690 |
| 2005 | 89 | #2,088 | — | — |
| 2004 | 60 | #2,713 | — | — |
| 2003 | 66 | #2,466 | 5 | #10,970 |
| 2002 | 64 | #2,468 | 5 | #10,752 |
| 2001 | 58 | #2,602 | 6 | #9,298 |
| 2000 | 66 | #2,335 | — | — |
| 1995 | 84 | #1,732 | — | — |
| 1990 | 105 | #1,481 | — | — |
| 1985 | 179 | #893 | — | — |
| 1980 | 243 | #700 | 6 | #5,552 |
| 1975 | 334 | #525 | — | — |
| 1970 | 225 | #697 | — | — |
| 1965 | 67 | #1,338 | — | — |
| 1960 | 31 | #2,062 | — | — |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,843 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #4,750 | — | — |
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Famous people named Ami
- Ami Argand Physicist · 1750–1803
- Ami Boué Archaeologist · 1794–1881
- Ami Koshimizu Actor · b. 1986
- Ami Suzuki Actor · b. 1982
- Ami Sugita Soccer player · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ami in 2025?
Ami ranked #4,668 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ami?
8,100 babies have been named Ami in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ami most popular?
Ami peaked in 1975, when 334 newborns received the name.
Is Ami a boy or girl name?
Ami is used for both: about 95% of babies named Ami have been girls and 5% boys.
Is the name Ami rising or falling?
Ami is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ami?
Well-known people named Ami include Ami Argand (physicist), Ami Boué (archaeologist), Ami Koshimizu (actor).