Amarillis Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-mah-RIL-is / əˌmɛrɪˈlɪs

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: 'to sparkle'; Latin: 'a type of flower'

Historical & Cultural Background

Amarillis is derived from the Greek word 'amarullis', which refers to a type of flowering plant. In classical literature, the name appears in pastoral poetry, often associated with beauty and nature. The name has been used in various artistic works, symbolizing grace and charm. It has also been adopted in different cultures, reflecting its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

The name Amarillis has not been widely popular in the United States.

Similar Names

AmaryllisArabellaAnastasiaAdalynAmiraAltheaAvelineAriaAlina

Variants

  • Amaryllis

International Variants

  • Amarilis (Spanish)
  • Amarille (French)

Famous people named Amarillis

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Fictional characters named Amarillis

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Sibling Suggestions

AmaraAmayaAnnaliseAureliaAllegra

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amarillis was first seen in the United States in 1980. Amarillis has ranked as high as #1110 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Amarillis has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Amarillis

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19805
19935