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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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Origin MediumHebrew, Latin
Meaningpromised by God
U.S. rank (2025)#2183 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births65 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 746

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219932025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

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.

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