Girl Name
America
America means “Son of Meurig”. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
America — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Son of Meurig", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Americo is on your shortlist, America belongs in the same conversation.
America meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Son of Meurig
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces America as A·M·E·R·I·C·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, America is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
America variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Americaa, Americae, Americay, Americ.
- Nicknames: Amer and A.
- Middle names: Pair America with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the America middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Americo, Amerigo, Amaris, Amirah, Amoura — full picks on the sibling names for America guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like America? Browse our names like America guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about America
What does the name America mean?
America means "Son of Meurig". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records America is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of America?
The exact origin of America is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce America?
America has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is America a boy's or girl's name?
America is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is America in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, America sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to America?
Names that share America's sound and style include Americo, Amerigo, Amaris, Amirah, Amoura.
What middle names pair well with America?
Good middle-name fits for America pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if America is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if America is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for America?
Sibling names that pair naturally with America share its rhythm without rhyming — Americo, Amerigo, Amaris all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.