Girl nameCurrently #3,045 in the USRising
Amity
//ˈæmɪti//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19795 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Amity's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Amity's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Amity |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1972 | 33 |
| 1973 | 43 |
| 1974 | 60 |
| 1975 | 75 |
| 1976 | 94 |
| 1977 | 84 |
| 1978 | 88 |
| 1979 | 119 |
| 1980 | 77 |
| 1981 | 69 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 39 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 53 |
Amity through the decades
- Amity peaked in 1979, when 119 babies were named Amity in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Amity has risen 72% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Amity currently ranks #3,045 in the US and is on the rise.