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Amberly

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Pronounced AM-buhr-lee /ˈæm.bəɹ.li/Medium

Meaning: AmbergrisMedium

In 30 seconds: Amberly is an English girl's name tied to amber, from the word for ambergris.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningAmbergris
U.S. rank (2025)#2002 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births95 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,721

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119602025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Amberly is linked to amber, with its meaning given as 'ambergris', the prized substance from which amber-colored names draw. As a name it reads as a softened, '-ly' extension of Amber. It has a gentle, modern English feel.

The '-ly' ending gives Amberly a lilt that the plain Amber lacks, making it a popular way to lengthen the name.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Amberly is 'ambergris', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Amberly — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Amber— The base name Amberly extends, sharing its amber sense.
Kimberly— Matches Amberly's three-syllable '-berly' ending and sound.
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Heavenly— echoes that soft -ly sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amberly mean?

Amberly is usually explained as meaning 'ambergris' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Amberly?

It's commonly said AM-buhr-lee /ˈæm.bəɹ.li/.

Is Amberly a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Amberly is used as a girl name.

How popular is Amberly?

In 2024, Amberly ranked #1737 in the U.S. for girls, with 116 births recorded.

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