Gentle, beautiful, or rain
Amei is a name with multiple potential cultural roots. In a Chinese context, it is often a combination of characters meaning 'gentle' or 'affectionate' and 'beautiful'. It is also found in Japanese contexts, sometimes associated with 'rain', and is used as a rare, modern cross-cultural choice in the West.
About 9 girls were named Amei in 2025.
Taiwanese pop singer and diva known as A-Mei
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
