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Amarilis Pronunciation

Amarilis is pronounced am-uh-RIL-iss /ˌæm.əˈrɪl.ɪs/High

Meaning: To sparkle; a pastoral shepherdess (and the amaryllis flower)High

In 30 seconds: A lyrical Greek name meaning 'to sparkle' — borne by a shepherdess in classical pastoral poetry and shared with the bright amaryllis flower.

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Origin HighGreek

MeaningTo sparkle; a pastoral shepherdess (and the amaryllis flower)

U.S. rank (2024)#11128 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 739

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Amarilis is a Spanish-styled spelling of Amaryllis, from Greek amaryssein, 'to sparkle or twinkle'. It was the name of a shepherdess in the pastoral verse of Theocritus and Virgil.

The single-l form Amarilis is at home in Spanish and Portuguese; the flowering amaryllis later took the name for its vivid winter bloom.

Did you know? The amaryllis flower was named after the poetic shepherdess, not the other way around — Linnaeus borrowed the literary name for the genus.

Overall data confidence 86%

Behind the Name — Amaryllis — etymology

Variations

AmaryllisAmarilys

Nicknames

MariRilis

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How do you pronounce Amarilis?

Amarilis is pronounced am-uh-RIL-iss (/ˌæm.əˈrɪl.ɪs/). Press play above to hear Amarilis said aloud.

How do you say Amarilis?

Amarilis is said am-uh-RIL-iss (/ˌæm.əˈrɪl.ɪs/). Press play above to hear Amarilis said aloud.

What does the name Amarilis mean?

Amarilis is of Greek origin and means 'to sparkle, shine'.

Is Amarilis a boy or girl name?

Amarilis is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Amarilis?

Amarilis is a rare, poetic choice in the U.S..