UK girl's name
Amberlie
A feminine name of English origin meaning "amber gemstone meadow".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amberlie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amberlie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4598, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2004 to 2004. 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.
Amberlie is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Amberlie. 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 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amberlie ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 girls were registered as Amberlie.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amberlie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4598
2004
Births in 2004
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Amberlie mean?
The name Amberlie has its roots in the French language, originating from the word "ambre" which means amber. The name itself is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the late 19th or early 20th century as a combination of the French word for amber and the popular English suffix "-lie".
Amber, the fossilized tree resin, has been valued for its beauty and rarity since ancient times. It was prized by the ancient Greeks and Romans for its use in jewelry and decorative objects. The first recorded use of the name Amberlie itself is difficult to pinpoint, but it is thought to have been used as a given name in English-speaking countries like the United States and United Kingdom as a nod to the precious amber gemstone.
While there are no direct historical references to the name Amberlie in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name's connection to amber can be traced back to the ancient world's fascination with the material. The earliest recorded examples of the name Amberlie are likely from the late 19th or early 20th century, reflecting the growing popularity of nature-inspired names during that time period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Amberlie was Amberlie Osborne, an American writer and poet born in 1912. She published several collections of poetry and short stories throughout her life, including "Amber Reflections" in 1947.
Another notable Amberlie was Amberlie Whitaker, an English actress born in 1928. She had a successful career in British television and theater, appearing in numerous productions throughout the mid-20th century.
In the world of sports, Amberlie Thompson was an Australian swimmer who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. She won a bronze medal in the 4x100m medley relay.
Amberlie Meadows, born in 1954, was an American artist and sculptor known for her intricate glass sculptures inspired by nature and the natural world.
Lastly, Amberlie Lowe, born in 1982, is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has released several albums and gained recognition for her folk-rock stylings.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Amberlie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amberlie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4598 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Amberlie
- 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
Amberlie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amberlie in the UK right now?
In 2004, Amberlie was ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Amberlie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Amberlie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amberlie?
A feminine name of English origin meaning "amber gemstone meadow".
How many people are called Amberlie in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Amberlie 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.