Amane Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

About Amane

A gentle Japanese name with a variety of meanings, Amane is associated with pleasing sounds and harmonies and with being sweet and mild, tranquil and calm. Other kanji elements connected it to rain and jasmine flowers, along with being celestial or increasing.

Amane for boys

Used as a unisex name, it appears on a masculine character in the anime series The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten.

Amane for girls

Amane is a feminine name with Japanese origins, though it can occasionally be used for boys as well. In Japanese, it carries several beautiful meanings depending on the kanji characters used, including 'sound of heaven,' 'heavenly sound,' or 'sound of rain.' The name evokes a sense of natural harmony and celestial connection. Amane remains relatively uncommon outside of Japan but has gained modest international recognition for its melodic quality and exotic appeal. The name's gentle phonetics create a delicate impression while its meaning carries spiritual depth. With its blend of simplicity and profound symbolism, Amane appeals to parents seeking a name with cultural significance and poetic resonance.

Pronounced ah-MAH-nay.

As of October 2026, Amane ranked #14454 in US births in 2016 SSA, peaked at #9525 in 2002.