How Many People Are Named Ami?

Complete statistics for the name Ami: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ami
Very Rare
Japanese

Ami, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 42,607 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 7,745 people named Ami living in the US, this name peaked in popularity back in 1975.

~238
Living in US
1 in 1,392,644
Americans
1975
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Japanese for 'love'
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Loving Caring Gentle Compassionate
5
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

31,342
Worldwide Bearers
#4,288
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
3,407
🇪🇬 Egypt
2,798
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
2,434
🇮🇷 Iran
2,083
🇸🇩 Sudan
1,785
🇲🇦 Morocco
1,638
🇬🇭 Ghana
1,629
🇷🇺 Russia
1,399
🇯🇵 Japan
1,097
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,067

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
403 (5%)
♀ Female
7,343 (95%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
2,073
Would be under 30 (26%)
5,621
Would be 30–60 (70%)
364
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 8,058 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1975

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
49
Modern Appeal
61
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ami Through the Generations

Ami has been a name that has seen its fair share of ups and downs through the generations. It reached its peak in 1975 with 334 births, but since then, it's been slowly declining. Today, the majority of those named Ami are aged between 30 and 60, with 2,073 under 30 and 364 over 60, showing a fairly even distribution across different age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 887
Texas 636
New York 439
Illinois 387
Ohio 271
Michigan 225
Florida 203
Pennsylvania 202
New Jersey 191
Indiana 145

⭐ Famous People Named Ami

Ami is a given name of Hebrew, Persian, Indian, Japanese, and other origins.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Ami

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ami's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Ami

How Many People Have the Name Ami?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 238 people in the United States currently share the name Ami. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,392,644 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ami a Common or Rare Name?

Ami is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ami Mean?

Ami means "Japanese for 'love'" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ami in SSA data, approximately 5% are male and 95% are female.

When Was Ami Most Popular?

The name Ami reached peak popularity in 1975, with 334 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ami?

Approximately 238 people named Ami live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 238. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,392,644 Americans.

Is Ami a rare name?

Ami is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,392,644 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ami mean?

Ami means "Japanese for 'love'" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Ami more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 5% of people named Ami are male and 95% are female.

When was Ami most popular?

Ami peaked in 1975 with 334 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US238
All-Time Births238
1 in X1 in 1,392,644
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1975
World Rank#4,288
Male %5%
Female %95%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.