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Amarissa as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Amarissa

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The baby name Amarissa is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ə.məˈrɪsə/ (uh-MUH-RISS-uh).

Amarissa is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ə.məˈrɪsə/ (uh-MUH-RISS-uh)

What is the meaning of the name Amarissa ?

The baby name Amarissa is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ə.məˈrɪsə/ (uh-MUH-RISS-uh).

Amarissa is English in Origin.

Amarissa is a modern feminine given name most commonly explained as an elaboration of Amaris with the -issa/-ssa ending pattern seen in Marissa and Larissa. Amaris itself traces to Hebrew Amariah (“Yahweh has spoken/promised”), yielding meanings such as “God has promised” or “promised by God.” In Romance languages, the root amar means “to love,” so the name also invites a love‑themed reading (“beloved,” “loving”), a nuance that has helped it travel across cultures.

Usage is recent and rare, rising in English‑speaking countries and parts of Latin America from the late 20th century onward, in step with lyrical, vowel‑rich names. Pronunciations vary - ah-ma-REE-sah or ah-ma-RISS-ah. Variant spellings include Amarisa, Amarissa, and Amaryssa; related forms are Amaris, Amara, Marissa, Larissa, and Clarissa. Nicknames range from Ama, Ari, and Ami to Rissa or Mari, offering flexible, contemporary styling.

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Amarissa – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #899 18 8,487
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928

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

United States
BR
JM
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NG

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People also ask about Amarissa

Amarissa is predominantly a girl's name.
Amarissa is a 4 syllable name, pronounced /ə.məˈrɪsə/ (uh-MUH-RISS-uh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Amarisa, Amaris, Amaryssa, Amarisse, Marissa and Amara.
Somewhat — Amarissa ranked #899 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Amarissa's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #918 in 2014 to #899 in 2024 in United States.