Amos
Pronunciation: [ AYM-uhs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Amos first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 22 babies have been named Amos in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amos is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,699 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,699
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Amos
Amos is a girl name .
Is Amos a boy or girl name? Amos is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,699 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #699. Amos is more commonly used as a boy name.
Amos is currently ranked #37,699 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Amos include Amora, Amoura, Amor, Amorah, Amour . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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