Amaris vs Ila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ila

Girl #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earth, speech, flow"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#679
Total SSA Count
419
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Illy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amaris Rank #859
Ila Rank #679

Ila is more popular, ranked #679 vs #859 for Amaris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaris ___

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

Ila ___

  • Ila Rose
  • Ila Grace
  • Ila Mae
  • Ila Jane
  • Ila Claire
  • Ila Fern

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaris

Amara Azalea Anais Ezra Elias

If you choose Ila

Arya Mira Zara Leo Avi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaris or Ila more popular?

Ila is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Amaris at #859 in the United States.

What do Amaris and Ila mean?

Amaris means "promised by God, given by God" (Hebrew origin). Ila means "earth, speech, flow" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amaris and Ila boy or girl names?

Amaris is primarily a girl name. Ila is primarily a girl name.

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