Amberly
Amberly is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fossilized tree resin or from the amber clearing.
Origin and history
Amberly is a modern English name created as a elaborated blend of Amber with the popular '-ly' suffix, or derived from the English placename Amberley. It emerged as a given name in the late 20th century in the United States. It offers a rhythmic, feminine alternative to the classical name Amber.
Popularity in the United States
6,724 babies in the United States have been named Amberly since 1880. It ranks #2062 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1467.
States where it is most popular
- TX (28.3 %)
- CA (16.2 %)
- GA (8.3 %)
- AL (6.9 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 68 |
| 1970-1980 | 540 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,434 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,472 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,285 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,284 |
| 2020-2029 | 641 |
Famous people named Amberly
- Amberly Rothfield: Author, Entrepreneur
Nicknames
Amber, Amby, Abby
Fun facts
- Amberley is also a traditional village name in West Sussex, England, meaning 'amber clearing'.
- The name gained popularity alongside other '-ly' and '-lee' suffix additions in late 20th-century America.