Amarilis vs Ji

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

Popularity Comparison

Amarilis Rank #16,769
Ji Rank #16,848

Amarilis is more popular, ranked #16769 vs #16848 for Ji.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amarilis ___

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

Ji ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amarilis

Camila Rosalie Dahlia Violeta

If you choose Ji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amarilis or Ji more popular?

Amarilis is more popular, ranked #16769 compared to Ji at #16848 in the United States.

What do Amarilis and Ji 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).

Are Amarilis and Ji boy or girl names?

Amarilis is primarily a girl name. Ji is primarily a girl name.

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