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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Amato — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Amarys|Amatullah
ItalianBoy→ Stable

Amato

ah-MAH-toh · 3 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10865 in 2021

Peak: #10865 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10865 in 2021

Peak: #10865 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)19272021

Rank #10865 · Falling since 1927

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ItalianLatin RootClassicRomantic3-syllableVintageMeaning-drivenBoy-codedEuropeanAffectionate
Character
passionate devotionwarm affectiongenuine loyaltyheartfelt kindnessdeep love
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Amatos

devotedpastoralresilientprincipleddiplomatic
STRONG
High confidence

Amato is an Italian boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Amato at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'amatus' meaning 'beloved' or 'loved one'. A classic Italian name conveying affection and warmth.
Language root:Latin · Italian
Peak rank:#10865 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Amato Sako
Archbishop
Similar Sound
AmandoArmandoAlfredoAntonioMarco
Similar Style
MatteoLeonardoDanteGiancarloLuciano
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Amato
GiuliaMarcoElenaLorenzoStellaRoccoBiancaLuca◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Amato · Overview
Summary

Amato is an Italian boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Romantic character
Amato carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
amato.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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