Amarillis
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Amarillis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 10 babies have been named Amarillis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amarillis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,879 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,879
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Amarillis
Amarillis is a girl name .
Amarillis is currently ranked #58,879 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Amarillis include Ama, Amar, Amary, Amarie, Amari, Amariy, Amariie, Lis, Lisy, Lisie, Llis, and Amy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Amarillis 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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