Given by God; promised by God
Amarissa is a modern elaboration likely blending the Greek 'amarantos' meaning unfading with the Hebrew 'Amariah' meaning promised by God. It carries a lyrical, multi-cultural appeal and is often associated with the idea of being eternally loved or a divine gift.
Less common today
Amarissa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,123 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
