Amori

Meaning & origin

Amori is a modern unisex name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998, reflecting the trend of creating distinctive, vowel-rich names. Its meaning remains uncertain, though it may draw on the Italian word 'amore' meaning love or echo established names like Amara. The name reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking among the top 6,000 names, and has since been falling in use. With 1 in approximately 73,058 newborns receiving the name in 2025, it remains a relatively rare choice. Unlike many modern names, Amori has not seen strong regional concentration in any U.S. state, indicating broad but light usage across the country. Its style is consistent with other short, soft-sounding names popular in the 2020s, such as Amaya and Elio.

Amori first appeared in U.S. records in 1998, suggesting a modern coinage. It resembles the Italian word 'amore' meaning love, but there is no clear link to Italian naming traditions. It may be a blend of names like Amaia or Amira, or a creative variation of Amara.