Amy

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-mee /ˈeɪ.mi/High

Meaning: From the French Aimee/Ami, 'beloved; a friend' (from the Latin amatus, 'loved'); much more often a girls' name; here for a boy (also a French masculine, Ame); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved; a friend: Amy is French. Crisp, classic, and warm. More often a girls' name — here a boy.

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Origin LowFrench, Latin

MeaningFrom the French Aimee/Ami, 'beloved; a friend' (from the Latin amatus, 'loved'); much more often a girls' name; here for a boy (also a French masculine, Ame); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9929 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1976

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,853

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

Amy comes from the French Aimee/Ami, 'beloved; a friend' (from the Latin amatus, 'loved'); much more often a girls' name; here for a boy (also a French masculine, Ame; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (slug distinguished; said 'AY-mee').

In the U.S. Amy is overwhelmingly a girls' name; this boys' use is unusual (and appears in some Asian families). Rare for a boy, beloved at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Amy is French for 'beloved; a friend' (from the Latin amatus) — much more often a girls' name; here for a boy (also a French masculine, Ame), which we note (said 'AY-mee').

Overall data confidence 22%

References — Amy — French; chiefly female; routes layered

Variations

AmiAimeeAmee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amy mean?

Amy is French for 'beloved; a friend' (from Latin amatus). It is much more often a girls' name; here for a boy (also a French masculine, Ame).

How do you pronounce Amy?

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

Is Amy a boy or girl name?

Amy is overwhelmingly a girls' name; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Amy?

Amy is popular for girls and very rare for boys.