Rising since 1999, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Amarius since 1998
Babies named Amarius per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 164 |
| 2010s | 163 |
| 2020s | 78 |
Meaning & origin
The name Amarius first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998, placing it among the newer wave of invented names that combine a modern sound with a classical suffix. By 2025, it ranked 8,243, with approximately 1 in every 189,786 boys receiving the name. Its peak year came in 2015, after which usage has fluctuated but remained consistent. Tracking its trajectory since 1999 shows a rising pattern, suggesting steady, albeit niche, appeal. While no single state records the name as particularly common, its use is scattered across the country. Amarius reflects a broader trend of creating distinctive names that feel both familiar and unique, without a deep historical or etymological anchor.
Amarius appears to be a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the fashionable prefix A- with the popular suffix -arius, seen in names like Marius or Darius. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1998 and has been used steadily ever since, with a peak in 2015. The name carries no established meaning outside of its contemporary coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amari, Ari, Marius
Sibling names for Amarius
Names that share Amarius's style, for a brother or sister.
