Girl
Hebrew
2 syllables
Ami
AH-mee
/ˈɑː.mi/
"My people, beloved" — a crisp, tender Hebrew name used across cultures
Ami is a Hebrew name meaning my people or beloved. It is also used in Japan as a feminine name meaning friend or as a short form of various names. In French, ami means friend. This cross-cultural versatility gives the name a universal warmth. Ami was used as a given name in the 1960s and 1970s, and remains a tender, simple choice.
Quick Facts
Letters3
SyllablesA · mi
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Root WordAmi
MeaningMy people, beloved
PopularityRare
Peak Year1975
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayMarch 1
Nicknames
AmMimiAmis
About the Name Ami
Ami means my people or beloved in Hebrew. In Japanese it means friend or beautiful, and in French ami simply means friend.
Ami has Hebrew roots as a name meaning my people. It also exists independently in Japanese and French with related meanings of friendship and love.
Ami is rare in the US but used across multiple cultures. It is more common in Japan, Israel, and as a short form in various countries.
Ami Rose, Ami Grace, and Ami Claire are gentle, elegant combinations that suit the name's tender simplicity.
Amis are often described as warm, gentle, and deeply loyal — a name that embodies the essence of friendship and belonging.
Ami is spelled A-M-I. The more common English form is Amy. Amie is a French spelling. All three share the same warm sound.
Personality of Ami
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Ami
Creativity
72%
Elegance
70%
Independence
70%
Intelligence
74%
Strength
64%
Warmth
92%
Famous People Named Ami
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Ami James
American tattoo artist and television personality
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Ami Suzuki
Japanese pop singer and actress
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Ami (Hebrew tradition)
Name meaning my people, used in both male and female forms
Middle Names for Ami
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Ami
Ami Rose
Ami Grace
Ami Mae
Ami Claire
Ami Lynn
Ami Beth
Ami Jo
Ami Faye
Ami Jean
Ami Pearl
Names Similar to Ami
Similar Sound
Similar Meaning
History of Ami
1000 BC
Ami used in Hebrew as a term of endearment meaning my people
1960
Ami appears in American naming registers as a short, sweet given name
1975
Ami reaches its modest peak usage in the United States
2000
Name remains in modest use globally, beloved for its simplicity
Numerology & Symbolism of Ami
5
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Taurus
2
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Rose Pink
💎
Lucky Stone
Rose Quartz
🌸
Lucky Flower
Cherry Blossom
Ami Around the World
How Ami is written in different languages and scripts
آمي
Arabic
アミ
Japanese
Ами
Russian
아미
Korean
阿米
Chinese
Άμι
Greek
अमी
Hindi
עַמִּי
Hebrew
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