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Amaris

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Amaris: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2017.

Amaris is a name with debated origins, most often linked to the Hebrew *amar* meaning ‘promised’ or ‘said,’ or to the Latin *amare* for ‘beloved.’ Its gentle, melodic quality has seen it rise in popularity among Scottish parents since the early 2000s. While the name lacks well-known historical bearers, it shares its root with the biblical Amariah, meaning ‘God has promised,’ and with the more common Amara, which carries rich meanings across numerous cultures including Sanskrit (‘immortal’) and Igbo (‘grace’). This gives Amaris a quiet, poetic elegance, appealing to those seeking a distinctive yet soft-sounding name with spiritual undertones.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20173 babies
Latest (2017)
#8083 babies
Total births
3since 2017
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2017 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).