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Amerie

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Pronounced uh-MAIR-ee /əˈmɛər.i/High

Meaning: work, industriousnessMedium

In 30 seconds: Amerie is a creative variant of Amelia or Amery meaning work or industrious. A modern melodic name with R&B associations through singer Amerie.
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Origin MediumGermanic, English
Meaningwork, industriousness
U.S. rank (2024)#2275 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births81 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,588

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200820022024

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

History & Origin

Amerie is a modern variant possibly derived from Amelia (Germanic: work) or Amery (Old French: home ruler). The -ie ending gives it a fresh, contemporary spelling.

Amerie gained recognition through R&B singer Amerie, whose work in the 2000s brought the name into popular consciousness. It suits parents who want the Amelia sound with a more distinctive spelling.

Did you know? Singer Amerie (born Amerie Mi Marie Rogers) had a worldwide 2005 hit with '1 Thing', one of the most sampled songs of the decade — helping establish the name as a cool contemporary choice.
Overall data confidence 68%
US Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity dataBehind the Name: Amelia — name etymology reference

Variations

AmeliaAmeryAmeree

Nicknames

AmeRi

Famous Bearers

  • ★Amerie (1980–present)
    American R&B singer-songwriter, best known for the 2005 hit '1 Thing'.

If you like Amerie…

Amelia— classic base name with same Germanic root
Emerie— modern -erie variant of same sound family
Amara— three-syllable name with similar warm feel
Imani— three-syllable feminine name of similar rhythm
Aaliyah— R&B-associated feminine name of similar cultural vibe

Frequently Asked

What does Amerie mean?

Amerie is a variant of Amelia or Amery meaning work or industriousness from the Germanic root.

How do you pronounce Amerie?

Amerie is pronounced uh-MAIR-ee (/əˈmɛər.i/), with three syllables.

Is Amerie a girl's name?

Yes, Amerie is used as a feminine name.

How popular is the name Amerie?

Amerie gained visibility through R&B singer Amerie's career in the 2000s.