Amyri
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "princess" or "noble lady".
Name Census estimates that about 243 living Americans carry the first name Amyri. It is a predominantly female name (97.1% of registrations). The average person named Amyri today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amyri births was 2024 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amyri. 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.
People living today
243
~ 1 in 1,410,512 Americans
Peak year
2024
19 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2023 SSA rank
#6,162
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Amyri
Amyri leans heavily female at 97.1% of total registrations, but 7 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Amyri as a male name
- Ranked #9,808 in 2023
- 7 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (7 births)
Amyri as a female name
- Ranked #6,162 in 2024
- 19 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (19 births)
Popularity
Amyri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amyri from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 107 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Amyri remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amyri 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 Amyri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Amyris live
Origin
Meaning and history of Amyri
The given name Amyri is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek language and culture. It is derived from the Greek word "amyris," which refers to a particular type of aromatic plant or resin. This connection to an aromatic plant suggests that the name may have been associated with fragrance, beauty, or nature in its early usage.
One of the earliest known references to the name Amyri can be found in Greek mythology. According to some sources, Amyri was the name of a nymph who was a companion of the goddess Artemis. The nymph Amyri was said to have been skilled in the art of hunting and archery, reflecting the athletic and adventurous qualities that the name may have symbolized.
In ancient Greek literature, the name Amyri appears in several works, including the writings of the renowned poet Homer. While specific dates are uncertain, some scholars believe that Homer lived around the 8th century BCE. The presence of the name in his epic poems suggests that it was in use during this pivotal era of Greek history.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Amyri was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE. Amyri of Heraclea was a student of the renowned thinker Socrates and is mentioned in the works of Plato. Her life and teachings have been largely obscured by time, but her association with the influential Socratic school speaks to the intellectual connotations the name may have carried.
In the 2nd century CE, there was a notable Greek physician named Amyri who practiced in the city of Alexandria. She is believed to have been one of the earliest female medical practitioners in recorded history and is credited with advancing the understanding of various medical treatments and remedies.
Another historical figure named Amyri was a Byzantine empress who lived in the 11th century CE. Amyri of Alania was the wife of Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos and played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the Byzantine Empire during her reign.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures and references associated with the name Amyri. While its usage may have evolved over time, its ancient Greek roots and connections to nature, beauty, and intellectual pursuits have left an indelible mark on the name's rich heritage.
People
Amyri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amyri as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Amyri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amyri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 243 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amyri 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 1,410,512 US residents.
Is Amyri a common name?
We classify Amyri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 245 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amyri most popular?
The single biggest year for Amyri was 2024, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amyri is about 12 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 Amyri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amyri a female name?
Yes, 97.1% of people registered as Amyri in the SSA data are female. 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 Amyri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amyri 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 Amyri 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 Amyri?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.