UK girl's name
Amarise
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from "amaranth" meaning everlasting.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amarise is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amarise popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2008 to 2019. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Amarise. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amarise ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 4 girls were registered as Amarise.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amarise as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Amarise mean?
The name Amarise is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language of India, where it was likely derived from the word "amara," meaning immortal or eternal, and "isha," meaning lord or master. This suggests that the name may have been used to refer to a divine or spiritual figure in Hindu mythology and religious texts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amarise can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this text, Amarise is mentioned as the name of a celestial nymph or apsara, known for her beauty and grace.
During the medieval period, the name Amarise gained popularity among certain Hindu communities in India, particularly in regions where Sanskrit was widely spoken and understood. It was often given to children as a way to bestow upon them the blessings of immortality and divine protection.
In the 12th century, a renowned Hindu philosopher and scholar named Amarise Bhattacharya was born in the eastern region of Bengal. He made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit grammar and is remembered for his influential treatise, "Amarise Vyakarana," which remained a widely referenced text for centuries.
Another notable figure in history with the name Amarise was a 16th-century Indian poet and mystic from the state of Maharashtra. Amarise Vaman Pant was renowned for his devotional verses dedicated to the Hindu deity Vitthala, which are still widely recited and celebrated in the region today.
In the 19th century, Amarise Devi was a prominent figure in the Bengali Renaissance movement. Born in 1853, she was a pioneering educator and social reformer who worked tirelessly to promote women's education and empowerment in India.
While the name Amarise has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has also been adopted and adapted by various other communities and cultures over time, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amarise over time
The chart below shows babies named Amarise registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amarise, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amarise by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amarise 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 | #5138 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #5545 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Amarise
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Amarise: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amarise in the UK right now?
In 2019, Amarise was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Amarise most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 4 babies registered as Amarise in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amarise?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from "amaranth" meaning everlasting.
How many people are called Amarise in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Amarise across the 3 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.