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Amarisa as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Amarisa

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The baby name Amarisa is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ah-MAH-REE-sah (IPA: əˈmɑːrɪsə).

Amarisa is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: ah-MAH-REE-sah (IPA: əˈmɑːrɪsə)

What is the meaning of the name Amarisa ?

The baby name Amarisa is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ah-MAH-REE-sah (IPA: əˈmɑːrɪsə).

Amarisa is Spanish in Origin.

Amarisa is a modern feminine given name with layered etymology. Most often it is treated as an elaboration of Amaris - ultimately linked to Hebrew roots meaning “God has said” or “promised” - with a feminine -a ending. In Spanish-influenced settings it also resonates with amar, “to love,” giving the interpretation “beloved.” Some view it as a blended form combining Amara and Marisa, tying it to Latin and Romance traditions.

Use of Amarisa grew quietly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, especially in the United States and parts of Latin America, without strong historical or saintly associations. Variant spellings include Amarissa and Amarisah; related names are Amaris, Amara, and Marisa. Common nicknames are Ami, Mari, and Risa. Typical pronunciations are ah-mah-REE-sah or ah-muh-REE-sə. Depending on the preferred root, the name’s meaning ranges from “God has spoken/promised” to “beloved.”

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Amarisa – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
AL Girls 0 #224 4 4,141
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
United States Girls 2024 #912 5 8,487
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781

Amarisa is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AL
GR
MA
MX

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Amarisa is predominantly a girl's name.
Amarisa is a 4 syllable name, pronounced ah-MAH-REE-sah (IPA: əˈmɑːrɪsə).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Amarissa, Amaris, Marisa, Marissa and Amarie.
Somewhat — Amarisa ranked #912 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Amarisa's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #927 in 2014 to #912 in 2024 in United States.