Amaris
- US rank
- #754
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #751 in 2016
360 babies were named Amaris in the US in 2025. It has climbed 141 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1968–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Amaris you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,464 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Amaris, 360 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Amaris would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAmaris first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #751.
- Then vs nowAmaris is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 11,136 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 4,464.
- TrendAmaris has climbed 141 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #754. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAmaris is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #100, followed by Texas (#471) and Maryland (#511). It's in the top 1,000 in 17 states.
- Boy or girlAmaris is given to both boys and girls: 85% of the 425 babies named Amaris in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Amaris
Amaris is a girl name. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ris”. US birth records list Amaris for girls from 1968 to 2025, in 58 of those 58 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #751 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #754, with 360 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.9 | 259,740 girls |
| 1970s | 15 | 66,225 girls |
| 1980s | 36 | 28,003 girls |
| 1990s | 77 | 13,029 girls |
| 2000s | 131 | 7,655 girls |
| 2010s | 167 | 6,002 girls |
| 2020s | 190 | 5,260 girls |
Questions about the name Amaris
Is Amaris a boy or girl name?
Amaris is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Amaris?
Amaris ranked #754 for US girls in 2025, given to 360 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#751).