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Amory

Derived from the Hebrew name Hananiah, meaning 'God is gracious.' This name reflects a person with a benevolent spirit, a compassionate outlook on life, and an innate ability to bring comfort and grace to those around them.

Key Stats

Total births1,309
GenderFemale (1% / 99%)
Peak year2016
Peak generationGen A
First recorded2003
Most recent2022
Syllables3
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

TX — 75%CA — 17%NY — 8%AK — 0%PA — 0%

Notable People

Ananias of Damascus (Saint who healed Saul of Tarsus) · Ananias ben Nedebaios (High Priest of Israel) · Ananias Dare (Member of the Roanoke Colony expedition) · Ananias Charles Littell (Prominent American jurist) · Ananias Davisson (American composer and singing-school teacher)

Nicknames & Diminutives

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