Girl Name · French Origin
Ami
Ami is a girl baby name of French origin, meaning "Beloved". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Ami often also consider Amy.
Ami meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: French naming roots help connect Ami to related French baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Ami as A·M·I, with 3 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Ami is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Ami variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Amia, Amie, Amiy.
- Nicknames: Ami works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Ami with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Ami middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Amy, Amey, Amie, Ana, Amiyah — full picks on the sibling names for Ami guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Ami? Browse our names like Ami guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Ami
What does the name Ami mean?
Ami means "Beloved" and is of French origin.
What is the origin of Ami?
Ami originates in French naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Ami?
Ami has 3 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Ami a boy's or girl's name?
Ami is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Ami in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Ami sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Ami?
Names that share Ami's sound and style include Amy, Amey, Amie, Ana, Amiyah.
What middle names pair well with Ami?
Good middle-name fits for Ami pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Ami is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Ami is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Ami?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ami share its rhythm without rhyming — Amy, Amey, Amie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.