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Amarys

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Pronounced AM-uh-ris /ˈæm.ə.rɪs/Medium

Meaning: Amarys has no documented etymology of its own. It reads as a clipped, modern coinage that echoes Amaryllis — the Greek-derived flower name — and the Ama- family (Amara, Amaris). We record the echo without claiming descent.Low

In 30 seconds: A trimmed, botanical-sounding coinage: Amarys echoes Amaryllis, the flower (said 'AM-uh-ris'). No documented etymology — routes uncertain, which we note.

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MeaningAmarys has no documented etymology of its own. It reads as a clipped, modern coinage that echoes Amaryllis — the Greek-derived flower name — and the Ama- family (Amara, Amaris). We record the echo without claiming descent.

U.S. rank (2023)#12254 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 209

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

Amarys is a brand-new coinage rather than an inherited name. It sits in the sound-family of Amara, Amaris and the flower Amaryllis, and that echo is likely what draws parents to it — but no descent is documented, and the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'AM-uh-ris').

It is newly emerging for girls in the U.S. Very rare, botanical-adjacent, and crisp.

Did you know? Amarys looks like Amaryllis with the frills clipped off — a flower echo rather than a flower name. It is a modern coinage with no documented etymology, which we note honestly (said 'AM-uh-ris').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Amarys — Modern coinage; Amaryllis/Amaris echo only

Variations

AmarisAmarysAmarie

Nicknames

AmaRisAmy

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If you like Amarys…

Amaris— the closest established spelling in sound

Amara— a like Ama- opener

Amaryllis— the flower name Amarys echoes

Maris— shares the soft -ris close

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amarys mean?

Amarys is a modern coinage with no documented etymology; it echoes Amaryllis and Amaris. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Amarys?

It's said AM-uh-ris /ˈæm.ə.rɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amarys a boy or girl name?

Amarys is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Amarys?

Amarys is very rare and newly emerging for girls in the U.S.