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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Amarylis — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Amaryah|Amaryllis
GreekGirl↑↑ Surging

Amarylis

am-uh-RIL-us · 4 syllables

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Girl
#11129
↑↑ Surging
#11129
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 6
Peak rank
#11129 in 2024
5yr change
+4187 ranks
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20232024

Rank #11129 · Rising since 2023

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.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Amarylis

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #11129

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+4187 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
24 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureFloralGreek Origin4-syllableBotanicalRomanticFeminineRareLiterary feel
Character
graceful eleganceartistic sensibilitygentle strengthcreative spiritquiet wisdom
STRONG
High confidence

Amarylis is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #11129 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +4187 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#11129 · very rare
Amarylis at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek amaryssos, possibly meaning 'sparkling' or 'unfading.' Named after a genus of bulbous flowering plants with star-shaped blooms.
Language root:Greek · Latin
Peak rank:#11129 in 2024
5yr change:+4187 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AmaranthaArabellaAureliaAmeliaCamille◈
Similar Style
LilianaBotanicaIrisVioletDahlia
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Amarylis
IrisWillow◈Hazel◈IvyClover◈Eden◈OpheliaMargot
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Sophia
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Sofia
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Amarylis · Overview
Summary

Amarylis is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #11129 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Amarylis scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 4187 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Romantic character
Amarylis carries a ethereal, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Amarylis is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
amarylis.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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