Promised by God
Amarya is a variant of the Hebrew name Amaryahu, which translates to 'promised by God' or 'said by God.' It shares etymological roots with the name Amariah, found in the Old Testament. While rare in the United States, it offers a melodic alternative to more common names like Amara or Arya.
About 9 girls were named Amarya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).