Amaris vs Liam

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

Popularity Comparison

Amaris Rank #859
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaris

Amara Azalea Anais Ezra Elias

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaris or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Amaris at #859 in the United States.

What do Amaris and Liam mean?

Amaris means "promised by God, given by God" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Amaris and Liam boy or girl names?

Amaris is primarily a girl name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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