Amyris
A boy's name of Greek origin with 7 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Amyris currently holds position #9930. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 2024 to 2024, Amyris has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Amyris ranks #9930 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Amyris is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, sharing its name with a genus of tropical trees known for their fragrant resin. The Greek roots suggest 'fragrant' or 'perfumed,' from amyron (sweet-smelling). In botany, amyris trees are valued for their aromatic wood and essential oils.
As a given name, Amyris sits at the rare intersection of botanical and classical Greek naming — unusual, mellifluous, and carrying the sweet scent of its natural namesake.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Amyris is rooted in the Greek tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2024 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Amyris’s rarity (7 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Amyris has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2024.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | — |
The Story of Amyris
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Amyris is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Amyris are most likely born between 2024 and 2024.
How rare is Amyris?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Amyris — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2024, peaked in the 2020s with 7 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2024–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #9930 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2024–2024