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Amaris

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Pronounced ah-MAIR-iss /əˈmɛɹ.ɪs/High

Meaning: Promised by God or given by God; from the Hebrew name Amariah meaning Yahweh has promisedHigh

In 30 seconds: Amaris is a rare Hebrew name meaning promised by God, with a melodic three-syllable flow that feels both ancient and refreshingly modern, attracting parents who want something beautiful and spiritually resonant.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningPromised by God or given by God; from the Hebrew name Amariah meaning Yahweh has promised
U.S. rank (2025)#754 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births360 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,418

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619682025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Amaris connects to the Biblical Hebrew name Amariah (Hebrew: Amaryah), meaning Yahweh has promised, from the verb amar (to promise, to speak) combined with the divine name Yah. Several men named Amariah appear in the Books of Chronicles and Nehemiah as priests and Levites.

As a feminine given name, Amaris is a modern coinage that softens and feminizes the Hebrew root. It gained traction in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, appealing to parents who want a name with biblical resonance that sounds distinctive and musical. It should not be confused with the unrelated Spanish Amarilis (a flower name).

Did you know? The Hebrew root of Amaris appears in the Old Testament name Amariah, borne by several priests and temple officials mentioned in Chronicles and Ezra, giving the name deep biblical depth.
Overall data confidence 86%
Behind the Name — Amaris — Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AmarysAmaraAmariah

Nicknames

MariMarisAmy

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If you like Amaris…

Amara— same Am- opening, similar melodic Afro-Hebrew feel
Anais— shares the flowing three-syllable literary elegance
Ariella— fellow Hebrew-rooted girls name with musical rhythm
Amaya— same warm three-syllable flow with Am- beginning

Frequently Asked

What does the name Amaris mean?

Amaris means promised by God or given by God, from the Hebrew root of the biblical name Amariah.

How do you pronounce Amaris?

It is said ah-MAIR-iss, three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Amaris a rare name?

Yes, Amaris is uncommon but rising, appealing to parents who want a beautiful biblical name that stands out from more common choices.

Is Amaris a boy or girl name?

Amaris is used predominantly as a girls name in modern usage.