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Amyris

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Pronounced ah-MEER-is /ɑˈmɪr.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously an echo of Amir ('a prince', Arabic) with an -is ending; also a plant genus (Amyris, a fragrant wood); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an Amir + -is echo: Amyris. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-MEER-is'). Routes uncertain.

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Origin LowAmerican, Arabic

MeaningA modern name, variously an echo of Amir ('a prince', Arabic) with an -is ending; also a plant genus (Amyris, a fragrant wood); routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#9930

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 7

History & Origin

Amyris is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously an echo of Amir ('a prince', Arabic) with an -is ending; also a plant genus (Amyris, a fragrant wood; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-MEER-is').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Amyris is a modern name, variously an echo of Amir ('a prince') with an -is ending (also a fragrant-wood plant genus) — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ah-MEER-is').

Overall data confidence 18%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

AmirisAmyriss

Nicknames

Amir

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amyris mean?

Amyris is variously an echo of Amir ('a prince') with an -is ending (also a fragrant-wood plant); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Amyris?

It's said ah-MEER-is /ɑˈmɪr.ɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amyris a boy or girl name?

Amyris is a boy's name.

How popular is Amyris?

Amyris is a very rare name in the U.S.