Amaryllis
How to say it: am-uh-RIL-iss · /ˌæməˈrɪlɪs/
From Greek 'amarysso' meaning 'to sparkle' - flower name used in classical pastoral poetry and theater.
Amaryllis was the 1,813th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 73 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,768 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,813 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 73 |
| Share of births | 1 in 45,415 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +4% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,768 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,735 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Amaryllis is climbing: the 2020s are already its best decade.
What goes with it
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Nicknames
- Amy
- Mary
- Liss
Honouring a Amaryllis in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Amaryllis is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Amaryllis
- Amaryllis Fox (born 1980)American writer and former CIA officer
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