Rising since 1985, #754 for girls today.
Popularity of Amaris since 1968
Babies named Amaris per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Amaris's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 | 0 |
| 1970s | 231 | 0 |
| 1980s | 620 | 0 |
| 1990s | 1,377 | 13 |
| 2000s | 2,420 | 97 |
| 2010s | 2,912 | 185 |
| 2020s | 1,849 | 451 |
Meaning & origin
Amaris is a modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1968. Its etymology is uncertain, but it likely combines elements from names like Amy or Amanda with Maris, a name of Latin origin. Despite being a relatively recent coinage, Amaris has steadily gained popularity. It ranked 754th in 2025, with about 1 in 4,465 girls bearing the name. Its popularity has been on an upward trajectory since at least 1985, and it reached its highest rank in 2025. The name is most popular in New Mexico, Maryland, and Oregon, suggesting a cross-regional appeal. Amaris offers a melodic, feminine sound with flexible nickname options like Ami or Ari.
Amaris first appeared in U.S. birth records in the late 1960s, likely as a modern invented name. It may blend the 'A' from names such as Amy or Amanda with Maris, a Latin-derived name meaning 'of the sea'. Some sources link it to Latin 'amārus' ('bitter'), but the intended meaning is uncertain. The name has seen steady rise in popularity since the 1980s.
Where Amaris is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Amaris” around the world
Where Amaris lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ami, Ari, Maris
Sibling names for Amaris
Names that share Amaris's style, for a brother or sister.
