Amarilis vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amarilis

Girl #16,769 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"To sparkle or shine; from Greek amaryssein (to sparkle). Used as a pastoral name in classical poetry for a beautiful country girl."

Origin: Greek/Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Spanish Italian Brazilian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,769
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Amy, Mari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amarilis Rank #16,769
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #16769 for Amarilis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amarilis ___

  • Amarilis Sofia
  • Amarilis Luna
  • Amarilis Grace
  • Amarilis Isabel

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amarilis

Camila Rosalie Dahlia Violeta

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amarilis or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Amarilis at #16769 in the United States.

What do Amarilis and Charlotte mean?

Amarilis means "To sparkle or shine; from Greek amaryssein (to sparkle). Used as a pastoral name in classical poetry for a beautiful country girl." (Greek/Latin origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Amarilis and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Amarilis is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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