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Amis

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-miss /ˈɑː.mɪs/Medium

Meaning: Amis is an old given name and surname, likely from Latin amicus ('friend') via the medieval romance of Amis and Amiles. As a modern first name it may also read as a short coinage, so the route here is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly old name: Amis likely comes from Latin amicus, 'friend' (said 'AH-miss'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningAmis is an old given name and surname, likely from Latin amicus ('friend') via the medieval romance of Amis and Amiles. As a modern first name it may also read as a short coinage, so the route here is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12415 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1928
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Amis is an old given name and surname, likely from Latin amicus ('friend'), known from the medieval tale of Amis and Amiles, two devoted companions. As a modern first name it may also read as a coinage; the route is uncertain, which we note (said 'AH-miss').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, old-rooted, and crisp.

Did you know? Amis traces to Latin amicus ('friend'), carried by the medieval romance of Amis and Amiles — an old name and surname whose modern route is uncertain, which we note (said 'AH-miss').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Amis — Old name/surname; Latin amicus 'friend'; routes uncertain

Variations

AmyasAmias

Nicknames

AmMis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amis mean?

Amis is an old name likely from Latin amicus ('friend'); its modern route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Amis?

It's said AH-miss /ˈɑː.mɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amis a boy or girl name?

Amis is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Amis?

Amis is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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