UK girl's name
Amiee
A French feminine name meaning "beloved", derived from the Old French word "amee".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amiee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amiee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4063, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 38 births.
This profile covers 471 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1996 to 2017. 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 13% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 557 living people in the UK are called Amiee. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amiee ranked #4063 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 38 girls were registered as Amiee.
- • Amiee ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #363 in 2011.
- • About 557 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amiee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4063
2017
Births in 2017
5
Latest year
Peak year
1997
38 births
Estimated living
557
2026
Meaning
What does Amiee mean?
The name Amiee is a French variation of the name Aimée, which is derived from the Old French word "amee", meaning "beloved". This name has its roots in the Latin word "amatus", which also translates to "beloved" or "loved one".
The earliest known use of the name Amiee dates back to the 12th century in France, where it was a popular name among the French nobility and upper classes. During this time, the name was often associated with ideals of love, affection, and devotion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amiee can be found in the 13th-century French romance "Aucassin et Nicolette", where the protagonist Aucassin falls in love with a young woman named Amiee. This literary work is considered a significant cultural artifact and provides valuable insight into the usage and perception of the name during the Middle Ages.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Amiee. One of the most prominent was Amiee of Courtenay (1194-1275), a French noblewoman who was the daughter of Peter II of Courtenay and Yolanda of Flanders. She played a significant role in the political affairs of her time and was known for her intelligence and diplomatic skills.
Another notable Amiee was Amiee Arnaud (1766-1854), a French writer and feminist who advocated for women's rights and education. Her works, including "Essai sur la Liberté" (Essay on Liberty), were influential in shaping the discourse on gender equality during the 18th and 19th centuries.
In the realm of art, Amiee Olive (1831-1918) was a British painter and illustrator known for her vibrant landscapes and portraits. Her works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and are now part of several prestigious collections.
Amiee Semple McPherson (1890-1944) was an influential American evangelist and founder of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. She was a pioneering figure in the Pentecostal movement and gained a significant following through her dynamic preaching and radio broadcasts.
Finally, Amiee Duffy (born in 1984) is a Welsh singer-songwriter who rose to prominence in the late 2000s with her retro-inspired sound and soulful vocals. Her debut album "Rockferry" was a commercial and critical success, earning her several awards and nominations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amiee over time
The chart below shows babies named Amiee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amiee, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2017, compared with 38 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amiee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amiee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #2859 | 105 | 8 |
| 2000s | #1015 | 259 | 10 |
| 1990s | #874 | 107 | 4 |
Geography
Where Amiee is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Amiee. 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.
Amiee ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #363 in 2011.
Across the UK
Amiee in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#580 in 2012
15 years of NRS records, 78 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#363 in 2011
3 years of NISRA records, 11 total registered
Related
Names similar to Amiee
- 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
Amiee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amiee in the UK right now?
In 2017, Amiee was ranked #4063 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Amiee most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 38 babies registered as Amiee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amiee?
A French feminine name meaning "beloved", derived from the Old French word "amee".
How many people are called Amiee in the UK?
A total of 471 babies have been registered as Amiee across the 22 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 78 more in Scotland and 11 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Amiee most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Amiee ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #363 in 2011. 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.