Holding steady.
Popularity of Amarilys since 1971
Babies named Amarilys per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 93 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Amarilys is a modern respelling of Amaryllis, first recorded in 1971. The name saw its highest usage in 1989, with 43 births. Since 1971, it has never entered the top 1000, maintaining a stable but rare presence. Its spelling distinguishes it from the more traditional Amaryllis, and it is almost exclusively used for girls. While no top states are recorded, its usage is likely spread across the U.S. among parents seeking a unique floral-inspired name.
Amarilys appears to be a respelling or variant of the name Amaryllis, which comes from the Greek word 'amarysso' meaning 'to sparkle' or 'to shine.' However, given its first recorded use in 1971, Amarilys is likely a modern invented name, perhaps influenced by the popular suffix '-lys' or the flower amaryllis. Its spelling distinguishes it from the more traditional Amaryllis.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Lys, Ama
Sibling names for Amarilys
Names that share Amarilys's style, for a brother or sister.
