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Ami

Girl name · 253 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ami: 253 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 15 births in 1999.

Ami carries several distinct origins, but for English and Scottish speakers it is most familiar as a variant spelling of Amy, derived from the Old French Aimée, meaning “beloved.” The name also stands independently in Japanese as “friend” or “beautiful,” and in Hebrew it can mean “my people.” One notable bearer is singer Ami Stewart, known for her 1979 hit “Knock on Wood,” while American politician Dr. Ami Bera has served in Congress. The name does not have strong place associations, though it shares a root with the Latin amare, “to love,” found in places like Amalfi. Ami’s cross-cultural appeal makes it a versatile choice, and in Japan it has been a consistent favourite for girls, sometimes written with different kanji characters for varied meanings.