Alexia vs Amaris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexia

Girl #883 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, helper of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian French American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#883
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lexi, Alex, Lia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Amaris

Girl #859 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"promised by God, given by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Hebrew African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#859
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mari, Ris

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alexia Rank #883
Amaris Rank #859

Amaris is more popular, ranked #859 vs #883 for Alexia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexia ___

  • Alexia Grace
  • Alexia Marie
  • Alexia Rose
  • Alexia Nicole
  • Alexia Lynn
  • Alexia Sofia

Amaris ___

  • Amaris Grace
  • Amaris Rose
  • Amaris Joy
  • Amaris Faith
  • Amaris Nicole
  • Amaris Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexia

Marco Isabella Sebastian Valentina Adrian

If you choose Amaris

Amara Azalea Anais Ezra Elias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexia or Amaris more popular?

Amaris is more popular, ranked #859 compared to Alexia at #883 in the United States.

What do Alexia and Amaris mean?

Alexia means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek origin). Amaris means "promised by God, given by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexia and Amaris boy or girl names?

Alexia is primarily a girl name. Amaris is primarily a girl name.

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