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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Amaris — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Amarious|Amarisa
Celtic◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑ Rising

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Amaris

◈

AHM-ah-ris · 3 syllables

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Girl
#859
↑ Rising
Girl
#859
Popularity score: 32
↑ Rising
Peak
#859 in 2024
5yr
+54 ranks
Velocity
+54
Birth frequency
8.7 per 100,000 births
Boy
#2230
Popularity score: 22
↓ Fading
Peak
#1573 in 2022
5yr
-496 ranks
Velocity
-496
Birth frequency
1.8 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

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

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2230 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Amaris

Popularity score: 22  ·  SSA Rank: #2230

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #859 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Amaris

Popularity score: 32  ·  SSA Rank: #859

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
91
Higher than 91% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+54 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishNatureUnisex3-syllableMythologicalWaterModernEtherealRare
Character
graceful elegancecompassionate heartcelestial spiritluminous kindnessserene strength
STRONG
High confidence

Amaris is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #859 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +54 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2230 · very rare
Amaris at a Glance
Meaning:Of the sea; derived from Irish elements meaning 'sea' and 'beloved' or 'noble.' A mystical name rooted in Celtic maritime tradition.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#859 in 2024
5yr change:+54 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #859 · Boy #2230
Notable bearers
Amaris Turay
American football player (NWSL)
Similar Sound
Amara◈Amaris◈Aris◈AimaraAlaris
Similar Style
Caspian◈Soren◈Rowan◈SiennaThea
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Amaris
Rowan◈SiennaFinn◈IvyCaelan◈Soleil◈ArjunElowen
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Persian · —
→ Stable
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #4358
↑↑ Surging
Rowan◈
Irish · #266
↓ Declining
Sienna
Italian · #139
→ Stable
Thea
Greek · #348
→ Stable
Madelyn
Celtic · #65
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Amaris illustration
Name Intelligence
Amaris · Overview
Summary

Amaris is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #859 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Amaris scores 91/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 54 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Mythological character
Amaris carries a ethereal, cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
amaris.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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