Girl Name
Amaris
Amaris is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Amaris? It is a girl name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with America.
Amaris meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Amaris has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Amaris as A·M·A·R·I·S, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Amaris is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Amaris variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Amarisa, Amarise, Amarisy, Amari.
- Nicknames: Ama and A.
- Middle names: Pair Amaris with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Amaris middle name generator.
- Sibling names: America, Americo, Amerigo, Amirah, Amoura — full picks on the sibling names for Amaris guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Amaris? Browse our names like Amaris guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Amaris
What does the name Amaris mean?
Amaris has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Amaris?
The exact origin of Amaris is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Amaris?
Amaris has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Amaris a boy's or girl's name?
Amaris is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Amaris in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Amaris sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Amaris?
Names that share Amaris's sound and style include America, Americo, Amerigo, Amirah, Amoura.
What middle names pair well with Amaris?
Good middle-name fits for Amaris pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Amaris is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Amaris is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Amaris?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Amaris share its rhythm without rhyming — America, Americo, Amerigo all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.