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Amie

Girl name · 623 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Amie: 623 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 39 births in 1996.

Beloved and sweet, Amie is a charming variant of Amy, rooted in the Old French name *Amée* and ultimately the Latin *amata*, meaning “loved.” It shares its gentle meaning with the more common Amy, yet the *-ie* ending gives it a distinctly Scottish or French lilt, often chosen for its soft, feminine feel. Notable bearers include Australian author Amie Kaufman, known for the *Illuminae* series, and Scottish actress Amie McKinnon, who has appeared in theatre and television. While no major places bear the name, the root *ama-* appears in the Italian town of Amalfi. A lovely alternative to Amy, Amie carries the same endearing sentiment with a slightly more romantic spelling.

Girl 36 of 52 years

Peak year
199639 babies
Latest (2018)
#6804 babies
Total births
623since 1983
5-year trend
▼ 48%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1996 · 39
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).