Amyris
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Amyris first appeared in US Social Security records in 2024.
Over 7 babies have been named Amyris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amyris is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #13,654 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,654
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Old French origin
"skillful delicacy, graceful handling"
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English origin
"one who dreams, visionary"
#13,691 in US
Hebrew-influenced American origin
"exalted by God"
#13,695 in US
Arabic origin
"the reinforced, the backed"
#13,741 in US
Japanese origin
"tree field"
#13,711 in US
Sanskrit origin
"Effort; endeavor; to try"
#13,813 in US
African-American origin
"Descendent of Shannon; God is gracious"
#13,771 in US
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About the Name Amyris
Amyris is a boy name .
Amyris is currently ranked #13,654 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Amyris include Amy, Amyr, Amyry, Amyrie, Amie, and Amykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Amyris include Amyr . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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