Amaryllis vs Roberta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roberta

Girl #2,743 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,743
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bobbie, Robbie, Berta

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amaryllis Rank #2,708
Roberta Rank #2,743

Amaryllis is more popular, ranked #2708 vs #2743 for Roberta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaryllis ___

  • Amaryllis Rose
  • Amaryllis Jane
  • Amaryllis Claire
  • Amaryllis Wren
  • Amaryllis Fern
  • Amaryllis Elise

Roberta ___

  • Roberta Jean
  • Roberta Anne
  • Roberta Louise
  • Roberta Grace
  • Roberta Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaryllis

Persephone Corinna Lysander Cressida Oberon

If you choose Roberta

Patricia Dorothy Edward James Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaryllis or Roberta more popular?

Amaryllis is more popular, ranked #2708 compared to Roberta at #2743 in the United States.

What do Amaryllis and Roberta mean?

Amaryllis means "sparkling, to flash or sparkle" (Greek origin). Roberta means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Amaryllis and Roberta boy or girl names?

Amaryllis is primarily a girl name. Roberta is primarily a girl name.

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