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Ammy

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Pronounced AM-ee /ˈæm.i/High

Meaning: -mm- spelling of Amy/Ami — from Old French amee, 'beloved'; also a pet form of Amelia; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Sweet and warm: Ammy spells Amy — 'beloved' — with a double m (also short for Amelia). Cheerful and tender.
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Origin MediumLatin, American
Meaning-mm- spelling of Amy/Ami — from Old French amee, 'beloved'; also a pet form of Amelia; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3718 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births40 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,315

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519662025

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

Ammy is an -mm- spelling of Amy/Ami — from Old French amee, 'beloved' — and a pet form of Amelia (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, warm nickname-name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, beloved at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Amy means 'beloved' (Old French amee) — Ammy is a doubled-m spelling, also used as a pet form of Amelia; cheerful and tender.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Amy — routes layered

Variations

AmyAmieAmi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ammy mean?

Ammy spells Amy — 'beloved' (Old French); also short for Amelia. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ammy?

It's said AM-ee /ˈæm.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ammy a boy or girl name?

Ammy is a girl's name.

How popular is Ammy?

Ammy is a rare name in the U.S.

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