Rising since 1994.
Popularity of Amily since 1982
Babies named Amily per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 111 |
| 2010s | 114 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Amily is a modern coinage that first entered U.S. birth records in 1982, during an era of creative name formation. It likely blends Amy and Emily or adapts Amelia into a shorter, more phonetic form. The name peaked in 2005 and has been rising in usage since 1994, reflecting a growing preference for inventive, soft-sounding names. Despite its increasing trajectory, Amily remains rare, never having reached the top 1,000 names, and has no strong association with any particular state. Its appeal lies in its contemporary feel and resemblance to more established names.
Amily first appeared in the United States in 1982, during a period when parents were increasingly creating novel names by blending or respelling familiar ones. It likely combines elements of Amy (from French Amee, meaning 'beloved') and Emily (from Latin Aemilia), or serves as a streamlined variant of Amelia. The name saw a peak in 2005 and has been steadily rising in use since the mid-1990s, reflecting a broader trend toward inventive, feminine-sounding names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Milly, Lee
Sibling names for Amily
Names that share Amily's style, for a brother or sister.
