Amethyst

Pronunciation: [ AM-ihth-ihst ]

Boy Name #18,952 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Amethyst is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AM-ihth-ihst.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #18,952
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Ame Amy Ameie Ametie

Also a Girl Name

Amethyst is also used as a girl name, ranked #1324.

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Amanda Amelia Amy America Amalia Amber Amie Amos

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amethyst

Is Amethyst a boy or girl name?

Amethyst is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #18952. As a girl name, it is ranked #1324. Amethyst is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Amethyst?

Amethyst is pronounced AM-ihth-ihst.

How popular is the name Amethyst?

Amethyst is currently ranked #18952 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Amethyst?

Common nicknames for Amethyst include Ame, Amy, Ameie, and Ametie.

Is Amethyst a common or rare name?

Amethyst is an uncommon name, ranked #18952 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Amy, Ameie, and Ametie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.