Declining since 2021, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Amei since 2016
Babies named Amei per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Amei is a modern and uncommon name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's baby name list in 2016. Despite its recency, it reached its highest point in 2020, reflecting a brief surge in interest. Since 2021, its usage has been declining. In the most recent year of data, 2025, roughly 1 in 178,585 newborns were named Amei, solidifying its status as a rare choice. The name has not been recorded in any top state lists, suggesting its use is spread thinly across the country. Amei fits a contemporary naming trend favoring soft, melodic sounds and creative spellings, but its etymology remains unclear, possibly influenced by popular names like Amelia and Maya.
Amei is a modern American name first recorded in 2016. It likely emerged as a creative spelling variant of Amy, or as a blend of popular sounds from names such as Amelia and Maya. Its precise derivation is unclear, but it fits a pattern of contemporary invented names with soft, vowel-heavy endings.
Sibling names for Amei
Names that share Amei's style, for a brother or sister.
