Declining since 2017, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Amairany since 1990
Babies named Amairany per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 250 |
| 2000s | 412 |
| 2010s | 543 |
| 2020s | 238 |
Meaning & origin
Amairany is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990. Its popularity rose gradually, reaching a peak in 2017, after which it has seen a steady decline. As of 2025, it ranks 4,172, with roughly 1 in 47,273 girls receiving the name that year. The name is most frequently given in California, the top state for Amairany. Its origins are unclear, but it likely emerged as a creative variation of names like Amara or Amairani, following the trend of melodic, vowel-rich names ending in -any or -ani. Despite its recent coinage, Amairany has carved out a small but consistent presence, particularly among Hispanic families in the Southwestern United States. There is no ancient etymology or historical baggage; the name stands on its modern, invented charm.
Amairany is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the 1990s. It likely arose as a creative elaboration of names such as Amara or Amaya, with the fashionable suffix -any (as seen in names like Aaliyah or Imani). There is no established meaning beyond its phonetic appeal. The name gained modest popularity in the 2010s, peaking in 2017, and is most commonly used in California.
Where Amairany is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Mair, Ani
Variants: Amairani, Amairaní
Sibling names for Amairany
Names that share Amairany's style, for a brother or sister.
