The name Amiee is of French origin and means "friend". It is a variation of the name Amy, which itself is derived from the Latin word "amica", meaning "friend". The name has been popular in France for centuries, but it was not widely used outside of that country until recent years. Today, Amiee is considered a unique and stylish choice for girls' names around the world.
The name Amiee has had a varying popularity among parents in the United States over the past seven decades. In the mid-20th century, its usage was quite rare, with only 5 births recorded in 1955 and another 5 in 1964.
However, the name started to gain some traction in the late 1960s and early 1970s. In 1969, there were 27 babies named Amiee, marking a significant increase from previous years. This trend continued into the 1970s, with a peak of 84 births in 1973.
Interestingly, the name's popularity seemed to mirror that of its spelling variation, "Amelia," which also reached its zenith in the mid-1970s before declining again. This suggests that parents may have been drawn to names with similar sounds or meanings around this time.
The 1980s and 1990s saw a steady decline in the usage of the name Amiee, with fewer than 50 births recorded most years. However, it maintained some level of popularity, with at least one birth per year throughout these decades.
In the 21st century, the name Amiee has continued to appear occasionally among newborns in the United States. Between 2000 and 2022, there were a total of 1703 births recorded for this name, indicating that while it may not be a top choice for parents today, it is still considered an option.
This data demonstrates how naming trends can shift over time and how certain names may experience periods of popularity followed by decline. It also shows that even when a name becomes less common, it can still maintain some level of usage in a given population.