Girl Name
Demaris
Demaris 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.
Demaris is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Demaris often also consider Damaris.
Demaris meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Demaris has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Demaris as D·E·M·A·R·I·S, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Demaris is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Demaris variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Demarisa, Demarise, Demarisy, Demari.
- Nicknames: Dema and D.
- Middle names: Pair Demaris with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Demaris middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Damaris, Demarco, Demarius, Demarcus, Damarcus — full picks on the sibling names for Demaris guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Demaris? Browse our names like Demaris 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 Demaris
What does the name Demaris mean?
Demaris 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 Demaris?
The exact origin of Demaris is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Demaris?
Demaris has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Demaris a boy's or girl's name?
Demaris is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Demaris in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Demaris sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Demaris?
Names that share Demaris's sound and style include Damaris, Demarco, Demarius, Demarcus, Damarcus.
What middle names pair well with Demaris?
Good middle-name fits for Demaris pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Demaris is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Demaris is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Demaris?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Demaris share its rhythm without rhyming — Damaris, Demarco, Demarius all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.