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Amarylis

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Pronounced am-uh-RIL-is /ˌæm.əˈrɪl.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Amaryllis, from the Greek amarysso, 'to sparkle; to shine' — and the name of the bright amaryllis flower and a shepherdess in classical pastoral poetry. Floral and luminous.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous flower name: Amarylis means 'to sparkle' (said 'am-uh-RIL-is'). Bright and poetic.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA spelling of Amaryllis, from the Greek amarysso, 'to sparkle; to shine' — and the name of the bright amaryllis flower and a shepherdess in classical pastoral poetry. Floral and luminous.

U.S. rank (2024)#11129 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 148

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Amarylis is a form of Amaryllis, from the Greek amarysso ('to sparkle'), the flower and a pastoral heroine. It reads floral and luminous — rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'am-uh-RIL-is').

It appears rarely in the U.S., beside Amaryllis. Rare, floral, and poetic.

Did you know? Amarylis spells Amaryllis, from the Greek 'to sparkle; to shine' — the name of the bright amaryllis flower and a shepherdess in classical poetry — a luminous, poetic name (said 'am-uh-RIL-is').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Amarylis — Amaryllis variant; Greek 'to sparkle'; flower

Variations

AmaryllisAmarilisAmaryllis

Nicknames

AmyLily

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amarylis mean?

Amarylis is a form of Amaryllis, Greek for 'to sparkle; to shine,' and a flower name.

How do you pronounce Amarylis?

It's said am-uh-RIL-is /ˌæm.əˈrɪl.ɪs/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Amarylis a boy or girl name?

Amarylis is a girl's name.

How popular is Amarylis?

Amarylis is a rare name in the U.S.