Amaris
Amaris is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “Promised by God”, pronounced ah-MAHR-iss. It ranked #754 in the United States in 2025, given to 360 babies, and peaked at #752 in 2016. Common nicknames: Ama, Amy, Mari.
How popular is Amaris in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Amaris mean, and where does it come from?
Amaris is usually explained as a form of the Hebrew Amariah, "the Lord has promised," a name carried by several minor figures in the Books of Chronicles. A second reading runs through Latin amare, "to love," and the Greek-derived amaryllis, the flower, which is how many English-speaking parents hear it. Neither explanation cancels the other, and in practice the name has lived a modern life: recorded in small numbers from the late 1960s, it reached the US top thousand only in 2003, rising with Amara and Amira, and it is still uncommon enough that most Amarises are the only one in the room.
How is Amaris used around the world?
Amaris is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 7+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Amaris?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Amaris mean?
Amaris is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Promised by God." Amaris is usually explained as a form of the Hebrew Amariah, "the Lord has promised," a name carried by several minor figures in the Books of Chronicles. A second reading runs through Latin amare, "to love," and the Greek-derived amaryllis, the flower, which is how many English-speaking parents hear it.
How do you pronounce Amaris?
Amaris is pronounced ah-MAHR-iss. Common variations include Amariss, Amarys, Amaryllis.
Is Amaris a girl name?
Yes, Amaris is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ama, Amy, Mari, Ris.