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Amie

♀ Girl

Pronounced AY-mee /ˈeɪ.mi/High

Meaning: French spelling of Amy — from Old French amee, 'beloved' (and amie, 'friend') — from Latin amare, 'to love'Medium

In 30 seconds: Beloved friend: Amie spells Amy — 'beloved' (and French 'friend'). Sweet, warm, and classic.
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Origin MediumLatin, French
MeaningFrench spelling of Amy — from Old French amee, 'beloved' (and amie, 'friend') — from Latin amare, 'to love'
U.S. rank (2025)#4559 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 21,610

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197618802025

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

Amie is a French spelling of Amy — from Old French amee, 'beloved' (and amie, 'friend'), from Latin amare, 'to love'. A sweet, warm classic.

It registers thinly beside Amy. Rare, beloved-friend at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Amy comes from Old French amee, 'beloved' — and amie means 'friend' in French; Amie keeps the French spelling, sweet and warm.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Amy — root etymology

Variations

AmyAimeeAimie

Nicknames

Ames

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If you like Amie…

Amy— the standard spelling
Aimee— the French Aimee
Amelie— a companion Am- French name
Aubrie— lands in the same popularity range
Mavie— echoes that soft -ie sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amie mean?

Amie spells Amy — Old French 'beloved' (and 'friend').

How do you pronounce Amie?

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

Is Amie a boy or girl name?

Amie is a girl's name.

How popular is Amie?

Amie is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Amy is more common.

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