Amyis
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 8 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Amyis is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2019 to 2019, Amyis has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Amyis is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Amyis is a boy's baby name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Amos — from the Hebrew meaning "carried by God" or "burden bearer" — or an entirely invented modern form. The unusual -is ending gives it a faintly classical, Greco-Roman feel.
Genuinely rare and visually unexpected, Amyis occupies territory few names venture into — a masculine name with a construction that feels both ancient and invented. For parents drawn to short, unusual names with possible Hebrew roots, it's an intriguing discovery.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Amyis is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2019 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Amyis’s rarity (8 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Amyis has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2019.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8 | — |
The Story of Amyis
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Amyis is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Amyis are most likely born between 2019 and 2019.
How rare is Amyis?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Amyis is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2019, peaked in the 2010s with 8 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2019–2019)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | #8944 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2019–2019