Declining since 2017.
Popularity of Amarisa since 2000
Babies named Amarisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Amarisa is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 2000 and never reaching high popularity. It peaked in 2016, with its usage steadily declining since 2017. The name is typically spelled Amarisa and given to girls. While it has not appeared in any top state rankings, its sound aligns with trending names like Amara and Marisa. As a rare name, it offers a unique choice for parents seeking a lyrical, feminine name without historical baggage.
Amarisa is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2000. It appears to be a combination of the fashionable prefix Ama- (as in Amara or Amaya) with the suffix -risa, possibly influenced by Marisa or Clarissa. Such blends have become common in American naming since the late 20th century, often created for their melodic sound rather than historical meaning.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ama, Risa, Ari, Mari
Sibling names for Amarisa
Names that share Amarisa's style, for a brother or sister.
