Amarissa vs Arlen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amarissa

Girl #6,524 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has promised, promised by God"

Origin: Hebrew via Amariah

Cultural Roots

English American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,524
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ami, Maris, Rissa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Arlen

Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,688
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arl, Ary, Arie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amarissa Rank #6,524
Arlen Rank #1,688

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 vs #6524 for Amarissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amarissa ___

  • Amarissa Jane
  • Amarissa Rose
  • Amarissa Claire
  • Amarissa Faith
  • Amarissa Grace
  • Amarissa Noelle

Arlen ___

  • Arlen James
  • Arlen Scott
  • Arlen Ray
  • Arlen Dean
  • Arlen Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amarissa

Seraphina Eliana Lyric Isadora Corvin

If you choose Arlen

Marlowe Harlan Cora Vivian Dale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amarissa or Arlen more popular?

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 compared to Amarissa at #6524 in the United States.

What do Amarissa and Arlen mean?

Amarissa means "God has promised, promised by God" (Hebrew via Amariah origin). Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amarissa and Arlen boy or girl names?

Amarissa is primarily a girl name. Arlen is primarily a boy name.

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