Amyis
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially from the French name Aimée.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Amyis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Amyis today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amyis births was 2019 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amyis. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Amyis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2019
8 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#8,944
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Amyis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Amyis by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Amyis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Amyis
The name Amyis has its origins in the ancient Greek language, dating back to the classical period of antiquity. Derived from the Greek word "amythetos," meaning "indescribable" or "incomparable," the name carries a profound sense of uniqueness and exceptionality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amyis can be found in the writings of the renowned Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BCE. In his seminal work "The Histories," Herodotus mentions a woman named Amyis, although little is known about her life and background.
During the medieval era, the name Amyis gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy of various European regions. Records from the 12th century indicate that a noblewoman named Amyis de Montfort lived in France and was renowned for her philanthropic endeavors.
In the Renaissance period, the Italian artist and polymath Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) is said to have had a muse and model named Amyis, whose beauty and grace served as inspiration for some of his most celebrated works.
The name Amyis also found its way into the realm of literature, as evidenced by the character Amyis in the 16th-century play "The Knight of the Burning Pestle" by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher. This comedic work is considered a masterpiece of English Renaissance drama.
In more recent times, notable individuals who have borne the name Amyis include Amyis Goronwy Jones (1785-1859), a Welsh poet and linguist who made significant contributions to the preservation of the Welsh language and culture. Additionally, Amyis Robins (1828-1903), an American engineer and inventor, is credited with developing several innovative designs for agricultural machinery.
While the name Amyis may not be as common in contemporary times, its rich history and evocative meaning continue to captivate those who appreciate the beauty and significance of names from ancient civilizations.
People
Amyis + last name combinations
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FAQ
Amyis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amyis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amyis going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Amyis a common name?
We classify Amyis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amyis most popular?
The single biggest year for Amyis was 2019, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amyis is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Amyis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amyis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amyis in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Amyis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amyis in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Amyis can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Amyis?
You can see how many Americans are named Amyis on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.