Amaryllis
Meaningto sparkle · Greek
- US rank
- #2,438
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #1,139 in 1927
73 babies were named Amaryllis in the US in 2025. It has climbed 193 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1926–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Amaryllis you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 22,026 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Amaryllis, 73 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Amaryllis would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAmaryllis first shows up in US birth records in 1926, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 99 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1927, when it reached #1,139.
- Then vs nowAmaryllis is 8.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 181,818 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 22,026.
- TrendAmaryllis has climbed 193 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,438. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Amaryllis means “to sparkle”.
About the name Amaryllis
Amaryllis is a girl name meaning “to sparkle”. It has 9 letters and 4 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-lis”. US birth records list Amaryllis for girls from 1926 to 2025, in 86 of those 100 years. Its best year was 1927, when it ranked #1,139 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,438, with 73 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 23 | 43,011 girls |
| 1930s | 14 | 73,855 girls |
| 1940s | 4.6 | 218,818 girls |
| 1950s | 1.5 | 653,595 girls |
| 1960s | 1.8 | 552,486 girls |
| 1970s | 6.5 | 154,083 girls |
| 1980s | 6.3 | 158,228 girls |
| 1990s | 8.3 | 120,048 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 92,081 girls |
| 2010s | 29 | 34,674 girls |
| 2020s | 42 | 23,603 girls |
Questions about the name Amaryllis
What does the name Amaryllis mean?
Amaryllis means “to sparkle” in Greek.
Is Amaryllis a boy or girl name?
Amaryllis is a girl name.
How popular is the name Amaryllis?
Amaryllis ranked #2,438 for US girls in 2025, given to 73 babies. Its best year was 1927 (#1,139).