Amaris
Amaris is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Given by God or promised by God.
Origin and history
Amaris is a given name generally interpreted from Hebrew roots meaning 'promised by God'. Though historically and more frequently given to females, it is also used for males in the United States, where its usage has grown noticeably in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
746 babies in the United States have been named Amaris since 1880. It ranks #3930 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1480.
States where it is most popular
- TX (30.9 %)
- FL (16.2 %)
- NY (12 %)
- IL (8.9 %)
- CA (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 13 |
| 2000-2010 | 97 |
| 2010-2019 | 185 |
| 2020-2029 | 451 |
Fun facts
- Over half of all published U.S. male birth records for Amaris since 1880 have occurred since 2020.
- The name is often linked to the Hebrew root 'Amar' (to say or promise) merged with a divine suffix.