Amii
Girl name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Amii: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1986.
Amii is a modern, phonetic spelling of Amy, which itself derives from the Old French *Amee*, meaning "beloved," ultimately rooted in the Latin *amare*, "to love." This charming variant gained a small but noticeable presence in Scotland from the 1970s onward, offering a fresh twist on a classic. While no famous Amiis immediately spring to mind, the name shares its essence with the celebrated aviator Amy Johnson, the first woman to fly solo from Britain to Australia, and with the soulful singer Amy Winehouse. The root *amare* also connects to the Italian city of Amalfi, though the link is indirect. Amii offers a distinctive, slightly retro spelling that feels both familiar and unique, a gentle choice for parents seeking a name that wears its meaning of love on its sleeve.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19863 babies
- Latest (2011)
- #8103 babies
- Total births
- 12since 1986
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y