Amer
Pronunciation: [ AYM-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Amer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 12 babies have been named Amer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amer is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,503 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,503
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Irish sireadh origin
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Akan origin
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About the Name Amer
Amer is a girl name .
Is Amer a boy or girl name? Amer is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #21,503 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,915. Amer is more commonly used as a boy name.
Amer is currently ranked #21,503 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Amer include Amelia, Amelie, Ameera, Amethyst, America . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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