Amato
Pronunciation: [ ahm-AHT-oh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Amato first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 11 babies have been named Amato in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amato is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,154 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,154
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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French origin
"The great; the large"
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Latin pila origin
"pillar, column"
#20,097 in US
Germanic origin
"glory of the homeland"
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Old English/Flemish origin
"from Flanders, Flemish person"
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Latin corvus origin
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About the Name Amato
Amato is a boy name .
Amato is currently ranked #20,154 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Amato include Ama, Amy, and Amaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis