Amethyst
Pronunciation: [ AM-ihth-ihst ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Amethyst first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.
Over 11 babies have been named Amethyst in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amethyst is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #18,952 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,952
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Amethyst
Amethyst is a boy name .
Is Amethyst a boy or girl name? Amethyst is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,952 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,324. Amethyst is more commonly used as a girl name.
Amethyst is currently ranked #18,952 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Amethyst include Ame, Amet, Amety, Ametie, Ameth, Amethy, Amethie, Yst, Ysty, Ystie, Amy, and Amie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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