The name Ames is a girl's name meaning "friend".

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Ames is that jewel of a name that's simple and familiar while at the same time being unusual and rare. With gender neutral surname names ending in S trending today -- think Brooks, Wells, Oakes -- Ames can make a perfect update on Amy or Amanda.

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The name Ames peaked for girls at #15452 in 2022. Ames is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Ames is a boy's name meaning "friend".

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One of those place and surname names that hasn't be used much as a first name yet -- but could soon. You could think of it as a fun, one-syllable twist on Amos. Ames is also notable as a surname that comes from a female name, Amys or Amice, ultimately deriving from the Latin <i>amicus</i>, "friend".

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The name Ames peaked for boys at #1695 in 2020. The name is most popular in AMES, AMES, and AMES. Ames is occasionally used for girls in 2022.

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