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America

Pronunciation: [ uhm-EHR-uhk-uh ]

Boy Name #34,190 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

America is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced uhm-EHR-uhk-uh.

Parents who love the name America often also consider Amanda, Amelia, Amy .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#34,190
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ame Amy Ameie Amerie

Also a Girl Name

America is also used as a girl name, ranked #1821.

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Frequently Asked Questions About America

Is America a boy or girl name?
America is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #34190. As a girl name, it is ranked #1821. America is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce America?
America is pronounced uhm-EHR-uhk-uh.
How popular is the name America?
America is currently ranked #34190 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for America?
Common nicknames for America include Ame, Amy, Ameie, and Amerie.
Is America a common or rare name?
America is an uncommon name, ranked #34190 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name America

America is a boy name .

Is America a boy or girl name? America is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,190 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,821. America is more commonly used as a girl name.

America is currently ranked #34,190 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for America include Ame, Amy, Ameie, and Amerie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of America include Amere, Amer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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