Amaryllis
a-ma-ryllis,
amar(yl)-lis
US Popularity:4339
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Sparkling, gleaming
If you want your little one to blossom into a bright and beautiful soul, you’ll love the feminine name Amaryllis. A Greek title meaning “sparkling” and “gleaming,” Amaryllis is a type of flower defined by its richness and exuberance. The name is given to the heroine in the Greek epic poem Ecologues by Virgil, and it is also referenced in the contemporary George Bernard Shaw play Back to Methuselah. Whether you admire Amaryllis for its botanical connotations or its literary connections, this charming moniker is certainly worthy of your sparkling new addition.
How Popular Is The Name Amaryllis?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Amaryllis is currently #4782 on The Bump
Girl:Amaryllis is currently #3173 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Amaryllis is currently #4339 in U.S. births
Girl:Amaryllis is currently #2430 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2430
in 2023
+ 123
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Amaryllis, April 2024
Name Doctor, Amaryllis
Online Etymology Dictionary, amaryllis (n.), September 2022
Britannica, Amaryllidaceae, plant family, September 2021
Britannica, Back to Methuselah, work by Shaw
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