Girl · #13,316 in 2026

Amneris

Aida is a tragic opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni. Set in the Old Kingdom of Egypt, it was commissioned by Cairo's Khedivial Opera House and had its première there on 24 December 1871, in a performance conducted by Giovanni Bottesini. Today the work holds a central place in the operatic canon, receiving performances every year around the world.

Current Rank
#13,316
Peak Rank
#6,212 (1983)
Total Babies
35
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1981
First Year
1992
Last Year
1983
Peak Year
#6212
Peak Rank
35
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Amneris

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Aida is a tragic opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni. Set in the Old Kingdom of Egypt, it was commissioned by Cairo's Khedivial Opera House and had its première there on 24 December 1871, in a performance conducted by Giovanni Bottesini. Today the work holds a central place in the operatic canon, receiving performances every year around the world.

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The Story of Amneris

Amneris first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1981, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 10 Amneriss were born — ranking #6,212 that year. As of 2026, Amneris ranks #13,316 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 35 Amneriss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Amneris

Phonetically similar names — useful when Amneris is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Amaris
  • Amorous
  • Anurous
  • Amoureuse
  • Amnios
  • Omnis
  • Onerous
  • Amis
  • Amess
  • Amice
  • Amyss
  • Kanaris

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amneris

What does the name Amneris mean?
Aida is a tragic opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni. Set in the Old Kingdom of Egypt, it was commissioned by Cairo's Khedivial Opera House and had its première there on 24 December 1871, in a performance conducted by Giovanni Bottesini. Today the work holds a central place in the operatic canon, receiving performances every year around the world.
How popular is Amneris in 2026?
In 2026, Amneris ranks #13,316 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Amneris most popular?
Amneris reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #6,212 that year with 10 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Amneris most popular?
Amneris has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, New Jersey. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Amneris.
Is Amneris a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Amneris is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Amneris?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Amneris include Cass, Camelle, Dawan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Amneris

Amneris is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 35 births in the dataset. Amneris's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #6,212. Use the chart and map above to compare Amneris's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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