| Meaning | friend, beloved | 
| Origin | Hebrew, Japanese | 
| Gender | gender neutral | 
| Opposite gender | Ami | 
| Popularity | Moderate | 
| Length | 3 | 
| Syllables | 2 | 
| Syllabification | A-mi | 
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.
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    | Ami Dolenz | American actress and producer | 
| Ami Foster | American actress and voice artist | 
| Ami Onuki | One half of the Japanese pop music duo "Puffy AmiYumi" | 
| Ami Koshimizu | Japanese voice actress | 
| Ami Suzuki | Japanese singer and actress | 
| Ami James | Israeli-American tattoo artist and television personality | 
| Ami Cusack | American reality TV contestant | 
| Ami Ankilewitz | Subject of the documentary "39 Pounds of Love" | 
| Ami Canaan Mann | American film director and screenwriter | 
| Ami Ayalon | Israeli politician and former admiral | 
| Ami Vitale | American photojournalist | 
| Ami Faku | South African singer and songwriter | 
| Ami Trivedi | Indian television and film actress | 
| Ami Saito | Japanese professional golfer | 
| Ami Horowitz | American political commentator and filmmaker | 
| Ami Brown | Reality TV star from "Alaskan Bush People" | 
| Ami Akiyama | Japanese ski jumper | 
| Ami Yamazaki | Japanese judoka | 
| Ami Shroyer | American author, singer, and speaker | 
| 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 Mizuno | Ami Mizuno - "Naoko Takeuchi Collection" manga | 
| Ami Hanamura | "Smile PreCure!" anime | 
| Ami Kurata | "Bakuon!!" manga and anime | 
| Ami Kanazawa | "Idol Incidents" anime |