Amiris Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-MEER-is / /əˈmɪrɪs/Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning
princess; myrrh
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Amiris is derived from 'amir', meaning prince or leader, often associated with nobility. In Hebrew, it relates to the word for myrrh, a fragrant resin valued in ancient cultures for its use in perfumes and incense.
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Variants
- Amir
- Amira
International Variants
- Amir (Arabic)
- Amira (Arabic)
- Amir (Hebrew)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Amiris was first seen in the United States in 2019. Amiris has ranked as high as #1342 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Amiris has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Amiris (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
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| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 26 |