Declining since 1990, #2,002 for girls today.
Popularity of Amberly since 1960
Babies named Amberly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 540 |
| 1980s | 1,434 |
| 1990s | 1,472 |
| 2000s | 1,285 |
| 2010s | 1,284 |
| 2020s | 641 |
Meaning & origin
Amberly is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1960, reflecting the mid-century trend of creating elaborated forms of shorter names. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when it reached its highest rank, though it has since declined in use. As of 2025, Amberly ranks 2002, with roughly 1 in 16,919 newborn girls given the name. The name has seen a falling trajectory since 1990, particularly decreasing from the 1990s onward. Geographically, Amberly has been most common in Texas, New York, and California. While not among the most popular names of its era, Amberly represents a typical example of the creative elaboration trend in American naming, combining the familiar Amber with the fashionable -ly ending also seen in names like Kimberly and Kaitlyn.
Amberly is a modern coinage combining the jewel name Amber with the popular suffix -ly (as in Beverly or Kimberly). Amber itself derives from Arabic 'anbar' via French and Latin, originally referring to ambergris and later to the fossilized resin. The name Amber became fashionable in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and by the mid-20th century, names like Amberly and Emberly emerged as elaborations. Amberly first appeared in U.S. records in 1960.
Where Amberly is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amber, Amy, Lee
Sibling names for Amberly
Names that share Amberly's style, for a brother or sister.
