Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Amylee since 1972
Babies named Amylee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Amylee is a modern compound name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972, though it has never entered the top 1000. Its peak year was 2008, a time when many blended and invented names gained traction. Since 2007, the name has been on a declining trajectory, reflecting a broader trend away from hyphenated and compound feminine names. Despite its rarity, Amylee carries a clear, pleasant meaning derived from its components: Amy (beloved) and Lee (meadow). The name's origins are entirely modern, rooted in American naming creativity rather than historical tradition.
Amylee is a modern coinage combining the names Amy and Lee. Amy derives from the Old French Amee, meaning 'beloved', ultimately from Latin amata. Lee comes from Old English leah, meaning 'woodland clearing' or 'meadow'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the 1970s and saw modest use, peaking in 2008.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Lee, Am, Ames
Variants: Amy Lee, Amilee, Aimee Lee
Sibling names for Amylee
Names that share Amylee's style, for a brother or sister.
