The baby name Amerie is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈmɪəri/ (uh-MEER-ee),/ˈæməri/ (AM-er-ee).
Amerie is English in Origin.
The baby name Amerie is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈmɪəri/ (uh-MEER-ee),/ˈæməri/ (AM-er-ee).
Amerie is English in Origin.
Amerie is a modern English feminine name usually linked to Amery/Amory and Emery, ultimately from the Germanic Amalric (amal “work, vigor” + ric “ruler, power”), yielding meanings such as “industrious ruler” or “work‑power.” Some also view it as a blend of Anne‑Marie or Amélie + Marie, and its sound brushes the French verb aimer “to love,” which encourages a popular but non‑etymological sense of “beloved.”
The name was rare in use until the late 20th century and gained wider notice in the mid‑2000s via the American R&B singer Amerie. It remains uncommon yet familiar. Related forms and variants include Amery, Amory, Emery/Emory, Amarie, and French Amaury; short forms such as Em, Emmy, and Rie are used. Amerie offers a lyrical, contemporary choice grounded in deep Germanic roots.
| Amerie Amerie is best known as a singer and actress from the United States. She gained fame with her hit song '1 Thing' and has also appeared in films like 'First Daughter'. Born in 1980, she has made a significant impact in both the music and entertainment industries. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI | 0 | #80 | 1 | 1,612 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #288 | 2 | 8,139 |
| Canada | Girls | 2015 | #306 | 7 | 2,822 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #836 | 81 | 8,487 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,232 | 5 | 25,928 |
Amerie is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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