Beloved or nectar
Ameia is a rare name with multiple potential roots. It is often considered a variant of the Latin-derived Amy, meaning 'beloved,' or linked to the Sanskrit word Ameya, meaning 'boundless' or 'limitless.' In some contexts, it is associated with the Greek word for nectar or honey.
About 6 girls were named Ameia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
