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Ame
UnisexMeaning of Ame: Japanese: 'rain'
Ame is a unisex name most strongly associated with Japanese naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 12287th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#12287
6 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
385
First recorded 1962 · peak 1974
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
2% boys · 98% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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