A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Amee since 1956
Babies named Amee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 139 |
| 1970s | 682 |
| 1980s | 453 |
| 1990s | 203 |
| 2000s | 131 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Amee is a modern respelling of the classic name Amy, which has been in use since the Middle Ages. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1956 and saw its highest popularity in 1975. The name has been rising in use since 2020, reflecting a growing trend for phonetic and simplified variations of traditional names. While Amee has never ranked among the top names, its distinct spelling offers a fresh take on a familiar sound. The name remains uncommon, with only about 1 in 160,727 newborns receiving it in 2025. Its revival over the past few years suggests a renewed interest in vintage names with a twist.
Amee is a phonetic respelling of Amy, which itself derives from the Old French name Amée, the feminine past participle of amer, 'to love', ultimately from Latin amare. It was adopted in England after the Norman Conquest and became widely used. The spelling Amee emerged in the mid-20th century as a creative variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ames, Mimi
Sibling names for Amee
Names that share Amee's style, for a brother or sister.
