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Amerie as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Amerie

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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.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /əˈmɪəri/ (uh-MEER-ee),/ˈæməri/ (AM-er-ee)

What is the meaning of the name Amerie ?

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 has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Amerie

Amerie Actor · Born 1980 · United States 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.

Amerie – Popularity by country

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:

United States
Canada
AE
BO
CM

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People also ask about Amerie

Amerie is predominantly a girl's name.
Amerie is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /əˈmɪəri/ (uh-MEER-ee),/ˈæməri/ (AM-er-ee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Amari, Amarie, Amery, Ameri, Ameriie and Ameriee.
Across languages, Amerie has these equivalents: Emery (English, Germanic), Amari (West African/Italian), Amery (Old German), Amerigo (Italian, related via 'America').
Yes — Amerie ranked #306 in Canada in 2015, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Amerie ranks highest in Canada (#306 in 2015).
Amerie's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #799 in 2014 to #836 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Amerie are in our database, including Amerie (Actor).