Rain or beloved
Ame is a cross-cultural name with two distinct roots. In Japanese, it is a literal word for rain, while in French, it is a vintage diminutive of Amée, meaning beloved. It offers a minimalist, nature-inspired alternative to more common names like Amy or Mia.
Less common today
Ame isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,534 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The daughter and protagonist in the animated film Wolf Children · Wolf Children
The Shinto goddess of dawn, mirth, and meditation
