"work, industrious"
Origin: Germanic via Emery
Language: English
Amerie
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Meaning & Origin
"grace, eternal beauty"
Origin: African via Amara
Language: English
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The Story of Amerie
Amerie is a modern American name, likely a creative variation of Amara (meaning grace or eternal in several African languages) or Emery (from the Germanic Amalric, meaning work-power). It gained visibility through the R&B singer Amerie, who uses it as a stage name.
The name Amerie saw a spike in interest in the early 2000s following the success of R&B artist Amerie, whose 2005 single 1 Thing became a global hit. Parents were drawn to its musical, melodic sound.
Amerie represents the American tradition of innovative name creation, blending familiar sounds into something new. It resonates particularly in African-American communities as a fresh, melodic choice.
Historical Record
Amerie first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 2,588 babies have been named Amerie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amerie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #2,293 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- R&B singer Amerie Rogers brought this name to mainstream awareness in the early 2000s
- Amerie is a variant spelling that emerged in the US in the 1990s
Amerie in Other Languages
Arabic
Amiri
French
Amerie
Spanish
Ameria
Popularity Over Time
#2,293
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Amerie
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Amerie
Musician
1980
American R&B singer-songwriter known for the hit 1 Thing (2005)
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #2,293
- Total SSA Count
- 81
- Cultural Origins
- American African-American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Ami
Meri
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amerie
What does the name Amerie mean?
"work, industrious" (from Germanic via Emery). "grace, eternal beauty" (from African via Amara). Amerie is a modern American name, likely a creative variation of Amara (meaning grace or eternal in several African languages) or Emery (from the Germanic Amalric, meaning work-power). It gained visibility through the R&B singer Amerie, who uses it as a stage name.
What is the origin of the name Amerie?
Amerie has Germanic via Emery, African via Amara, American, and African-American origins. In Germanic via Emery, it means "work, industrious". In African via Amara, it means "grace, eternal beauty".
Is Amerie a boy or girl name?
Amerie is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Amerie?
Amerie is currently ranked #2293 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Amerie?
Common nicknames for Amerie include Ami and Meri.
What are good middle names for Amerie?
Popular middle name pairings include Amerie Grace, Amerie Jade, Amerie Rose, Amerie Nicole, Amerie Joy, and Amerie Simone.
What are good sibling names for Amerie?
Names that pair well with Amerie as siblings include Zara, Kai, Noelle, Zion, Ayanna, and Demi.
How many syllables does Amerie have?
Amerie has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Amerie a common or rare name?
Amerie is an uncommon name, ranked #2293 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Amerie
Amerie is a girl name with American and African-American origins . The name means "work, industrious" in Germanic via Emery .
Amerie is currently ranked #2,293 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Amerie has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Amerie include Ami and Meri. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Amerie include America, Ameri, Amery, Ameria, Amera . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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