Amzie

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Pronounced AM-zee /ˈæm.zi/Medium

Meaning: A vintage American pet name of uncertain origin (used for both sexes historically), possibly from Amos or an -amzie coinage; no single fixed meaning; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A vintage nickname: Amzie is a rare, homespun name. Warm and old-timey (said 'AM-zee'). Its roots are uncertain.

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Origin LowModern coinage, English

MeaningA vintage American pet name of uncertain origin (used for both sexes historically), possibly from Amos or an -amzie coinage; no single fixed meaning; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#10302 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 163

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

Amzie is a vintage American pet name of uncertain origin (used for both sexes historically), possibly from Amos or an -amzie coinage (routes uncertain). A homespun name (said 'AM-zee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely today, though it turns up in old records. Rare, old-timey, and homespun.

Did you know? Amzie is a vintage American pet name of uncertain origin — possibly from Amos, used historically for both sexes — a homespun, old-timey choice (routes uncertain; said 'AM-zee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Amzie — Vintage nickname; routes uncertain

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AmsieAmzi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amzie mean?

Amzie is a vintage American pet name of uncertain origin, possibly from Amos. The routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Amzie?

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

Is Amzie a boy or girl name?

Amzie is listed here as a girl's name (it was historically used for both).

How popular is Amzie?

Amzie is a very rare name in the U.S.