Amarylis Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-mah-RIL-is / ˌæməˈrɪlɪsGreek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: to be unbending; Latin: a type of flower
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Amaryllis has roots in ancient Greek literature, where it was used in pastoral poetry. It is also associated with a genus of flowering plants in the Amaryllidaceae family. The name has been popularized in various cultures due to its floral connotation and aesthetic appeal.
Similar Names
Variants
- Amaryllis
International Variants
- Amarilis (Spanish)
- Amarilys (Spanish)
Famous people named Amarylis
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Amarylis was first seen in the United States in 1928. Amarylis has ranked as high as #1376 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Amarylis has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Amarylis
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |