Amaranth
Pronunciation: [ AM-er-anth ]
Amaranth is a girl baby name. Ranked #41,858 in the US, popular nicknames include Ama, Amy, and Amaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Amaranth first appeared in US Social Security records in 2016.
Over 16 babies have been named Amaranth in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amaranth is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #41,858 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #41,858
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Amaranth
Amaranth is a girl name .
Amaranth is currently ranked #41,858 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Amaranth include Ama, Amy, Amaie, and Amarie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Amaranth include Amara, Amari, Amaris, Amariah, Amarah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis