Ami

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-mee /ˈɑ.mi/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew ami, 'my people'; also Japanese (variously 'beauty/Asia'), and French ami, 'a friend'; here for boys; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: My people; a friend: Ami is Hebrew for 'my people' (and French 'a friend'). Soft, warm, and crisp. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'AH-mee').

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Origin LowHebrew, Japanese

MeaningFrom Hebrew ami, 'my people'; also Japanese (variously 'beauty/Asia'), and French ami, 'a friend'; here for boys; used for both sexes; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5893 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 409

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Ami comes from Hebrew ami, 'my people' (a biblical name, a servant of Solomon) — and from French ami, 'a friend' — and is also a Japanese name (variously 'beauty', or 'Asia'; routes layered, which we note). A soft, warm, cross-cultural name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'AH-mee'; nickname Ami).

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare for boys, my-people-or-a-friend at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Ami means 'my people' in Hebrew — a biblical name — and 'a friend' in French (ami) — a soft, warm name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AH-mee').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Ami — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ami mean?

Ami is Hebrew for 'my people' and French for 'a friend'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ami?

It's said AH-mee /ˈɑ.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ami a boy or girl name?

Ami is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Ami?

Ami is a rare name in the U.S.