Ami

Meaning friend, beloved
Origin Hebrew, Japanese
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Ami
Popularity Moderate
Length 3
Syllables 2
Syllabification A-mi

About Ami

Short, sweet, and internationally appealing, Ami packs considerable charm into just three letters. This name transcends cultural boundaries, working beautifully in English, French, and Japanese contexts among others, making it ideal for multicultural families or globally-minded parents. Ami's brevity is deceptive—while simple, it carries warmth and approachability that longer names sometimes struggle to achieve. The name suggests friendship, love, and kindness, setting a gentle tone for your daughter's identity. Its pronunciation is straightforward, eliminating the spelling and pronunciation confusion that plague many names. Ami works wonderfully as both a standalone name and a nickname for longer names like Amelia or Amira, offering flexibility depending on your preference. The name's lightness gives it a youthful energy that never feels childish, aging gracefully alongside its bearer. Ami pairs beautifully with longer, more elaborate middle names, creating balance in the full name combination. For parents seeking something minimal yet meaningful, easy yet distinctive, Ami offers elegant simplicity that stands the test of time without requiring excess.

Variations of Name Ami

Amy
Aimee
Ame
Amie
Amanda
Amelia
Amber
Ashley

Nicknames for Ami

Mimi
Ames
Ammy
Ami

Famous People Named Ami

Ami DolenzAmerican actress and producer
Ami FosterAmerican actress and voice artist
Ami OnukiOne half of the Japanese pop music duo "Puffy AmiYumi"
Ami KoshimizuJapanese voice actress
Ami SuzukiJapanese singer and actress
Ami JamesIsraeli-American tattoo artist and television personality
Ami CusackAmerican reality TV contestant
Ami AnkilewitzSubject of the documentary "39 Pounds of Love"
Ami Canaan MannAmerican film director and screenwriter
Ami AyalonIsraeli politician and former admiral
Ami VitaleAmerican photojournalist
Ami FakuSouth African singer and songwriter
Ami TrivediIndian television and film actress
Ami SaitoJapanese professional golfer
Ami HorowitzAmerican political commentator and filmmaker
Ami BrownReality TV star from "Alaskan Bush People"
Ami AkiyamaJapanese ski jumper
Ami YamazakiJapanese judoka
Ami ShroyerAmerican author, singer, and speaker

Characters Named Ami

Ami Kawashima"Toradora!" anime and light novel series
Ami Yamato"Hi Score Girl" manga and anime series
Ami Futami"The Idolmaster" video game and media franchise
Ami Kurimoto"Honey and Clover" manga and anime series
Ami Mizuki"Devilman Crybaby" anime series
Ami Shizuki"A Silent Voice" manga and anime
Ami Hino"Moldiver" OVA series
Ami Suzuki"Tokyo Mew Mew" manga and anime
Ami Saiki"Welcome to the NHK" novel, manga, and anime
Ami Koshimizu"Wandering Son" manga and anime
Ami Kawamura"Please Teacher!" anime and light novel
Ami Hyuuga"Naruto" anime and manga
Ami Anciola"Witch Hat Atelier" manga series
Ami MizunoAmi Mizuno - "Naoko Takeuchi Collection" manga
Ami Hanamura"Smile PreCure!" anime
Ami Kurata"Bakuon!!" manga and anime
Ami Kanazawa"Idol Incidents" anime