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Ames

Pronunciation: [ AYMZ ]

Girl Name #41,863 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ames is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AYMZ.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#41,863
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Ames is also used as a boy name, ranked #2018.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ames

Is Ames a boy or girl name?
Ames is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #41863. As a boy name, it is ranked #2018. Ames is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Ames?
Ames is pronounced AYMZ.
How popular is the name Ames?
Ames is currently ranked #41863 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Ames a common or rare name?
Ames is an uncommon name, ranked #41863 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ames

Ames is a girl name .

Is Ames a boy or girl name? Ames is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #41,863 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,018. Ames is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ames is currently ranked #41,863 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ames 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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