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Amaris
♂ Boy
Pronounced uh-MAR-iss /əˈmɑːr.ɪs/High
Meaning: promised by GodMedium
In 30 seconds: Amaris is a Hebrew and Latin name meaning promised by God. A distinctive three-syllable name used for both boys and girls.
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Meaningpromised by God
U.S. rank (2024)#2230 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births64 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 681
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Amaris derives from the Hebrew Amariah meaning God has promised. It may also draw from the Latin amare (to love) with the -is suffix.
Amaris is used for both sexes in English-speaking countries, valued for its unusual sound and positive spiritual meaning.
Did you know? The Hebrew root of Amaris — amar (to say or promise) — connects this name to the divine speech acts of the Hebrew Bible, where God's word is always fulfilled.
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name: Amaris — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
AmariahAmarisaAmara
Nicknames
AmaMaris
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Frequently Asked
What does Amaris mean?
Amaris means promised by God.
How do you pronounce Amaris?
Amaris is pronounced uh-MAR-iss (/əˈmɑːr.ɪs/), with 3 syllables.
Is Amaris a boy's name?
Yes, Amaris is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Amaris?
Hebrew/Latin; promised-by-God meaning plausible. Used as boy per spec.