UK girl's name
Amie
A feminine French name derived from the Latin word "amicus" meaning "friend".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2771, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 297 births.
This profile covers 3,027 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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.
The latest count is about 3% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 3,697 living people in the UK are called Amie. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amie ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 297 girls were registered as Amie.
- • Amie ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #439 in 2014.
- • About 3,697 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2771
2024
Births in 2024
9
Latest year
Peak year
1996
297 births
Estimated living
3,697
2026
Meaning
What does Amie mean?
The name Amie is a French feminine given name derived from the Old French word "amie," meaning "friend" or "beloved." Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word "amicus," which also translates to "friend."
The name Amie gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages, particularly among the nobility and upper classes. It was often bestowed upon daughters as a symbol of friendship, affection, and familial bonds.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amie can be found in the medieval French epic poem "La Chanson de Roland" (The Song of Roland), written around the late 11th century. In this literary work, Amie is mentioned as the name of a noble lady.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Amie. One such figure was Amie de Montfort (c. 1292 – 1349), a French noblewoman and the wife of John de Montfort, Duke of Brittany. She played a significant role in the Breton War of Succession during the 14th century.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Amie Duchemin (1592 – 1667), a French Catholic nun and founder of the Congregation of the Daughters of Providence. She dedicated her life to educating and caring for underprivileged children in Normandy.
In the realm of literature, Amie Sieveking (1836 – 1915) was a German writer and translator known for her translations of English works into German. She also authored several books on the culture and history of England.
The name Amie also found its way into the world of art. Amie Siegel (born 1974) is an American artist and filmmaker renowned for her experimental films and multimedia installations exploring themes of globalization, labor, and technology.
Additionally, Amie Everett (1832 – 1904) was an American educator and activist who worked tirelessly for the advancement of women's rights and education in the 19th century.
While the name Amie has maintained a presence throughout history, it has seen fluctuations in popularity over time. Regardless, its enduring meaning of friendship and affection continues to resonate with many parents seeking a meaningful and cherished name for their daughters.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amie over time
The chart below shows babies named Amie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amie, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 297 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amie 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 | #2194 | 65 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1025 | 486 | 10 |
| 2000s | #287 | 1,554 | 10 |
| 1990s | #189 | 922 | 4 |
Geography
Where Amie is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Amie. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Amie ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #439 in 2014.
Across the UK
Amie in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#680 in 2018
36 years of NRS records, 623 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#439 in 2014
15 years of NISRA records, 72 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Amie
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Amie Thompson
swimmer; synchronized swimmer
Australian synchronised swimmer
1996-
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Amie Fleming
association football player
English footballer
1991-
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Amie Lea
association football player
1989-
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Amie Gordon
journalist
British journalist
Related
Names similar to Amie
- 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
Amie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amie in the UK right now?
In 2024, Amie was ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Amie most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 297 babies registered as Amie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amie?
A feminine French name derived from the Latin word "amicus" meaning "friend".
How many people are called Amie in the UK?
A total of 3,027 babies have been registered as Amie across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 623 more in Scotland and 72 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Amie most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Amie ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #439 in 2014. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.