Holding steady.
Popularity of Amarylis since 1928
Babies named Amarylis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Amarylis first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1928, but it remained very rare until the early 2000s. The name reached its peak popularity in 2007, after which usage stabilized. Amarylis has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000, placing it among the more distinctive flower names. The name's trajectory has been stable since its peak, with no dramatic rise or fall. Top states for Amarylis are not available due to its rarity, but it has been recorded across the country. This spelling, with one 'l', is less common than the botanical spelling 'Amaryllis', reflecting a modern preference for simplified forms. As a flower name, Amarylis fits a category long favored for girls, conveying a bright and delicate image without being overused.
Amarylis is a given name taken from the name of the amaryllis flower. The flower's name comes from Greek 'amarysso' (to sparkle). In classical literature, the name Amaryllis appears in Virgil's 'Eclogues' as a shepherdess, which later influenced botanical naming. As a personal name, it saw some use in the 19th century alongside other floral names, but peaked in the United States in 2007.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Rilly, Lys, Mars
Variants: Amaryllis
Sibling names for Amarylis
Names that share Amarylis's style, for a brother or sister.
