Declining since 2006, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Amarys since 1979
Babies named Amarys per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Amarys is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1979. It reached its peak popularity in 2006, but has been declining since, landing at rank 8,362 in 2025 with roughly 1 in every 133,939 baby girls receiving the name. The name is often considered a respelling or shortened form of Amaryllis, the classic flower name from Greek mythology meaning 'to sparkle'. Amarys fits a pattern of feminine, botanical-inspired names ending in '-is' that gained traction in the late 20th century. Its rarity and melodic sound make it an uncommon choice, with no strong regional concentration in the United States.
Amarys is a modern name, likely a respelling or shortening of Amaryllis, which derives from Greek 'amarysso' meaning 'to sparkle'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1979, coinciding with a trend of floral and feminine names ending in '-is'. The name may also be a deliberate coinage combining the popular prefix 'Ama-' with a stylish suffix.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Ari, Mars, Rys
Sibling names for Amarys
Names that share Amarys's style, for a brother or sister.
