Rising since 2005, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Amyri since 2002
Babies named Amyri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 74 | 0 |
| 2010s | 107 | 0 |
| 2020s | 65 | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Amyri is a modern name that first appeared on the U.S. popularity charts in 2002. Since 2005, it has been on a rising trajectory, and its peak rank so far was in 2024. As of 2025, it was given to approximately 1 in every 200,908 girls, placing it at rank 10,917. Though its meaning remains uncertain, it fits a contemporary style of melodic, two-syllable names, and its upward trend suggests it is gaining favor among parents seeking distinctive yet familiar-sounding options.
Amyri is a recent coinage, first recorded in U.S. data in 2002. It likely emerged as a creative spelling or blend of names like Amari (popularized in the 1990s) and Ameer (ultimately from Arabic amir, 'prince'). The name has steadily gained usage in the 21st century, reflecting contemporary preferences for melodic, vowel-initial names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Miri
Sibling names for Amyri
Names that share Amyri's style, for a brother or sister.
