UK girl's name
Amarisa
Feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "immortal, imperishable".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amarisa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amarisa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 6 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2012 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Amarisa. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amarisa ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 6 girls were registered as Amarisa.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amarisa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
6 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Amarisa mean?
The name Amarisa has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was widely used in the Indian subcontinent during the second millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "amara," meaning immortal or imperishable, and the word "isa," which translates to lord or master. Collectively, the name Amarisa can be interpreted as "the immortal lord" or "the eternal ruler."
The earliest known references to the name Amarisa can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, particularly in the revered Vedas and the Puranas. It is believed that the name was initially associated with deities or divine figures, reflecting the spiritual and philosophical significance of the word's meaning.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Amarisa was a renowned Hindu sage and scholar who lived in the 5th century BCE. He was widely respected for his profound knowledge of the Vedas and his contributions to the study of ancient Sanskrit literature.
Throughout history, the name Amarisa has been carried by several notable figures, including:
1. Amarisa Devi (1453-1529), a Hindu queen and regent of the Vijayanagara Empire in present-day southern India. 2. Amarisa Bhattacharya (1675-1748), a celebrated Bengali poet and playwright known for his contributions to the literature of the Bengal Renaissance. 3. Amarisa Chakrabarti (1832-1901), an Indian social reformer and pioneer in the field of women's education, who founded one of the first schools for girls in Calcutta. 4. Amarisa Sinha (1903-1972), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. 5. Amarisa Patel (1928-2012), an acclaimed Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for her mastery of the Bharatanatyam dance form.
While the name Amarisa has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language and Hindu culture, it has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries over time. Variations of the name can be found in different parts of the world, reflecting the diverse and multicultural societies that have embraced its unique meaning and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amarisa over time
The chart below shows babies named Amarisa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amarisa, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amarisa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amarisa was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4980 | 16 | 4 |
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- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Amarisa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amarisa in the UK right now?
In 2018, Amarisa was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Amarisa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 6 babies registered as Amarisa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amarisa?
Feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "immortal, imperishable".
How many people are called Amarisa in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Amarisa across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.