What origin is the name Amid?

Amid comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Amid a popular name?

Amid is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Amid does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Amid?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Amid — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Amid

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Amid

Amid

Boy

african

2 syllables

Amid is an african boy's name meaning "A strong and foundational name, meaning 'pillar,' 'support,' and 'head,' symbolizing leadership and steadfastness.".

The meaning of Amid is "A strong and foundational name, meaning 'pillar,' 'support,' and 'head,' symbolizing leadership and steadfastness." — a boy name of african origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A strong and foundational name, meaning 'pillar,' 'support,' and 'head,' symbolizing leadership and steadfastness.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Amid

Very rare in US records

What does Amid mean?

Amid is a boy name of african origin meaning "A strong and foundational name, meaning 'pillar,' 'support,' and 'head,' symbolizing leadership and steadfastness.".

Is Amid a rare name?

Yes. Amid does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Amid

Amara Zuri Imani Nia Nala Ayana

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Amid means "A strong and foundational name, meaning 'pillar,' 'support,' and 'head,' symbolizing leadership and steadfastness." — these names share that spirit.