Praenomprænom
FModern Englishsoft

Amarillis is a feminine name of Modern English origin. Amarillis is associated with a soft aesthetic.

Last reviewed · 2026-05-21

Chapter 01 / 05

What does Amarillis mean?

Amarillis means an older, unattested meaning and comes from Modern English origin.

marillis, with a melodious four-syllable cadence, suggests a connection to the earthy and botanical—akin to names like Amaryllis, which harkens to the beauty of flowers. Its lyrical flow gives it a timeless quality, inviting dreams of lush landscapes and gentle breezes.

Chapter 02 / 05

How does Amarillis sound?

Chapter 03 / 05

How popular is Amarillis?

In 2026, Amarillis sits outside the U.S. SSA top-1000 chart, with 145 years of historical data on record.

Chapter 04 / 05

What names are similar to Amarillis?

Chapter 05 / 05

About the name Amarillis

What does the name Amarillis mean?
Amarillis means an unattested or ambiguous historical meaning and comes from Modern English origin.
Where does the name Amarillis come from?
Amarillis traces to a Modern English origin and continues to appear in U.S. SSA records.
How popular is the name Amarillis?
Amarillis currently sits outside the U.S. SSA top-1000 chart in 2026.
Is Amarillis a boy or girl name?
Amarillis is most commonly used as a feminine name.

Explore names like Amarillis