Rising since 2009, #3,517 for girls today.
Popularity of Ameri since 2003
Babies named Ameri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 53 | 6 |
| 2010s | 89 | 0 |
| 2020s | 172 | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Ameri is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003, reflecting the trend of invented names formed by combining fashionable sounds or shortening place names. Its peak popularity came in 2025, when it ranked 3,517th with about 1 in 37,378 baby girls receiving the name. The name has been rising in use since 2009 and is most popular in Texas. As a coinage without historical depth, Ameri appeals to parents seeking a distinctive, contemporary-sounding name for their daughters.
Ameri first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003 and is a recent coinage. It may have been formed by blending sounds from names such as Amari (of debated origin) or by shortening America, the country name. The name has no historical or linguistic roots in any language.
Where Ameri is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ami, Meri
Sibling names for Ameri
Names that share Ameri's style, for a brother or sister.
