To love; promised by God; child of the moon
Amariss is a modern name with multiple possible etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of the Latin 'Amaris', meaning 'to be loved', or a derivative of the Hebrew 'Amariah', meaning 'promised by God'. In some Spanish contexts, it is associated with the word 'amar' (to love).
Less common today
Amariss isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #13,219 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
