UK girl's name
Amberlee
Feminine name possibly combining amber (golden gemstone) and lee (meadow or clearing).
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amberlee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amberlee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4535, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Amberlee is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Amberlee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amberlee ranked #4535 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 4 girls were registered as Amberlee.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amberlee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4535
2020
Births in 2020
4
Latest year
Peak year
2020
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Amberlee mean?
The name Amberlee is a combination of the English words "amber" and "lee." Amber is a fossilized tree resin that has been prized for its beauty and used in jewelry for thousands of years. The word "amber" is derived from the Arabic word "anbar," which means "ambergris" or "perfume."
The name Amberlee first appeared in the late 20th century as a modern invented name. It was likely created by combining the elements of "amber" and "lee," which is a common suffix in English names derived from place names or surnames. The "lee" suffix may have been added for its pleasant sound or to make the name more feminine.
While the name Amberlee is relatively new, there are some historical references to women named Amber. One of the earliest recorded instances is Amber Dines, an English actress and singer who was born in 1625. Another notable Amber was Amber Reeves, a British writer and feminist who lived from 1887 to 1981.
In literature, one of the earliest mentions of the name Amber is in the 1679 novel "The Orphan" by Thomas Otway, where a character named Amber appears. The name was also used in the 1844 novel "The Valley of a Hundred Fires" by Peter B. Kyne, where the protagonist's love interest is named Amber.
Some other notable women named Amber throughout history include:
1. Amber Valletta, an American model and actress born in 1974. 2. Amber Heard, an American actress born in 1986, known for her roles in films like "Aquaman" and "The Rum Diary." 3. Amber Tamblyn, an American actress and writer born in 1983, known for her roles in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" and "Joan of Arcadia." 4. Amber Benson, an American actress and writer born in 1977, known for her role as Tara Maclay in the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." 5. Amber Riley, an American actress and singer born in 1986, known for her role as Mercedes Jones in the TV series "Glee."
While the name Amberlee is a modern invention, it draws inspiration from the historic and natural beauty of amber, as well as the traditional English naming conventions, creating a unique and evocative name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Amberlee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amberlee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4535 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Amberlee
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Amberlee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amberlee in the UK right now?
In 2020, Amberlee was ranked #4535 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Amberlee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 4 babies registered as Amberlee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amberlee?
Feminine name possibly combining amber (golden gemstone) and lee (meadow or clearing).
How many people are called Amberlee in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Amberlee across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.