Amaryl as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Amaryl

What is the meaning of the name Amaryl ?

The baby name Amaryl is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-MAR-il (IPA: /əˈmærɪl/).

Amaryl is English in Origin.

Amaryl is a modern, streamlined form of Amaryllis, the pastoral name found in ancient Greek and Latin poetry. It ultimately traces to Greek Amarýllis, linked to the verb amaryssein “to sparkle, shine,” giving the sense of “the sparkling one” or “fresh, shining.” Through Renaissance and later botanical enthusiasm, the name attached to the showy amaryllis flower, further coloring its associations with beauty, pride, and resilience.

Usage has been sporadic in English since the 17th century, with Amaryl emerging as a rare late‑20th‑century variant favored for its sleek sound. Related forms include Amaryllis (English), Amarílis/Amarilis (Portuguese/Spanish), Amarilli (Italian), and Amarylle (French). Informal short forms range from Amy and Mari to Ryl/Rilla. The name is predominantly feminine, though the clipped ending reads as unisex to some. Note: Amaryl is also a pharmaceutical brand name in some regions.

⚙ Amaryl is exceptionally rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 6 recorded uses, across 5 countries.