GirlEnglish origin3 syllables
Amethyst
Meaning: “amethyst”
About the name Amethyst
Amethyst is a girl name with English roots, meaning “amethyst”.
It has a modern, unique feel. In 2025, Amethyst ranked #1242 for girls in the US, with 181 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2022. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Amethyst were girls.
Etymology
From the English word “amethyst”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Amethyst”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #1242
- In 2015
- #1668
- Babies in 2025
- 181
Popularity of Amethyst, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Names similar to Amethyst
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.