Holding steady, #3,975 for girls today.
Popularity of Amity since 1960
Babies named Amity per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 638 |
| 1980s | 370 |
| 1990s | 248 |
| 2000s | 260 |
| 2010s | 318 |
| 2020s | 287 |
Meaning & origin
Amity is a rare virtue name that has never achieved widespread popularity. First recorded in the U.S. in 1960, it saw its peak usage in 1979, but even then remained uncommon. In 2025, the name ranked 3,975, with approximately 1 in 44,646 newborn girls receiving the name. Its trajectory has been stable, indicating a steady but very low level of use. The name has not been associated with any particular state, as it appears too infrequently to register in state-level data. Amity's charm lies in its clear and positive meaning, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that evokes goodwill and friendship.
Amity derives from the Latin word amicitia, meaning friendship, which passed into Old French as amitié. It was adopted in England as a virtue name in the 17th century, particularly favored by Puritans for its association with harmony and goodwill. The name saw some use in the 19th century and was revived in the mid-20th century, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ami, Amy
Sibling names for Amity
Names that share Amity's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Charity, Faith, Grace, Patience, Verity, Cerenity, Charm, Honesty, Lovely, Loyalty, Treasure, Honesti, Sarenity, Serenitee, Unity, Honestee, Serenitie, Special, Syrenity, Honestii, Believe, Cereniti, Falicity, Onesty, Prosperity, Reminisce, Zerenity
Brothers: Clement, Earnest, Gabriel, Jasper, Solomon, Finesse, Prodigy
