"friendship, harmony"
Origin: Latin
Language: English
Amity
Pronunciation: [ AM-iht-ee ]
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"peaceful relations"
Origin: Latin via Middle English
Language: English
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- The town name in Jaws (Amity Island) may evoke the horror franchise for some
The Story of Amity
Amity derives from the Latin amitas, friendship, which comes from amicus (friend), related to the verb amare (to love). The word entered English in the 15th century as a term for peaceful relations between peoples or nations. As a given name, it was used by Puritan and Quaker families in colonial America, who favored virtue names like Patience, Prudence, and Mercy alongside Amity.
Amity is experiencing a quiet revival as part of the broader interest in vintage virtue names. While never common, it has been used consistently in American families since the colonial era and is now being rediscovered alongside Verity, Felicity, and Mercy.
In Quaker tradition, amity (friendship and peaceful relations) was a core value, and the name reflected a hope for the child to embody this virtue. Amity appears as a place name in Amity Harbor (the setting of Jaws) and in the Divergent series (the faction dedicated to peace and harmony).
Historical Record
Amity first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 2,126 babies have been named Amity in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amity is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #3,061 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Amity Island is the fictional setting of Steven Spielberg's Jaws (1975)
- In the Divergent series, Amity is the faction that values kindness, peace, and friendship
- Amity was used by colonial Quaker families as a virtue name alongside Patience and Prudence
Amity in Other Languages
Latin
Amitas
French
Amitie
Italian
Amicizia (same root)
Spanish
Amistad (same root)
Popularity Over Time
#3,061
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Famous People Named Amity
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Amity Gaige
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1972
American novelist, author of Schroder (2013) and Sea Wife (2020)
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The faction in Veronica Roth's Divergent series dedicated to peace, kindness, and harmony
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #3,061
- Total SSA Count
- 53
- Cultural Origins
- English American Quaker
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Common Nicknames
Ami
Mitt
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amity
What does the name Amity mean?
"friendship, harmony" (from Latin). "peaceful relations" (from Latin via Middle English). Amity derives from the Latin amitas, friendship, which comes from amicus (friend), related to the verb amare (to love). The word entered English in the 15th century as a term for peaceful relations between peoples or nations. As a given name, it was used by Puritan and Quaker families in colonial America, who favored virtue names like Patience, Prudence, and Mercy alongside Amity.
What is the origin of the name Amity?
Amity has Latin, Latin via Middle English, English, American, and Quaker origins. In Latin, it means "friendship, harmony". In Latin via Middle English, it means "peaceful relations".
Is Amity a boy or girl name?
Amity is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Amity?
Amity is pronounced AM-iht-ee.
How popular is the name Amity?
Amity is currently ranked #3061 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Amity?
Common nicknames for Amity include Ami and Mitt.
What are good middle names for Amity?
Popular middle name pairings include Amity Rose, Amity Fern, Amity Claire, Amity Jane, Amity Grace, Amity Wren, and Amity Sage.
What are good sibling names for Amity?
Names that pair well with Amity as siblings include Verity, Felicity, Mercy, Honor, Pax, Seren, and Blythe.
How many syllables does Amity have?
Amity has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Amity a common or rare name?
Amity is an uncommon name, ranked #3061 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Amity
Amity is a girl name with English, American, and Quaker origins . The name means "friendship, harmony" in Latin .
Amity is currently ranked #3,061 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Amity has 3 syllables and is pronounced AM-iht-ee, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Amity include Ami and Mitt. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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