Amaryllis

Amaryllis: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Amaryllis

  • A female given name from Latin or Ancient Greek.

How popular is Amaryllis?

73U.S. babies in 2025
#1139peak rank (1927)
1,852babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,852 girls in the U.S. have been named Amaryllis. Its highest rank for girls was #1139 in 1927. In 2025, 73 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Amaryllis FAQ

What does the name Amaryllis mean?

A female given name from Latin or Ancient Greek.

What is the origin of the name Amaryllis?

Amaryllis is listed as a name of Latin or Ancient Greek origin.

How popular is the name Amaryllis?

Since 1880, 1,852 girls in the U.S. have been named Amaryllis. Its highest rank for girls was #1139 in 1927. In 2025, 73 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Amaryllis a boy or girl name?

Amaryllis is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,852 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.