What origin is the name Amaranth?

Amaranth comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Amaranth a popular name?

Amaranth is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Amaranth?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Amaranth — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Amaranth

Q: Is Amaranth a rare name?

Yes. Amaranth does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Amaranth

Amaranth

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Amaranth is a greek girl's name meaning "Derived from the Greek word for an unfading flower. It is associated with eternity and a mythical plant that never dies.".

Parents who choose Amaranth pick a girl name from the greek tradition, meaning "Derived from the Greek word for an unfading flower. It is associated with eternity and a mythical plant that never dies.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Derived from the Greek word for an unfading flower. It is associated with eternity and a mythical plant that never dies.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Amaranth

Very rare in US records

What does Amaranth mean?

Amaranth is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Derived from the Greek word for an unfading flower. It is associated with eternity and a mythical plant that never dies.".

Is Amaranth a rare name?

Yes. Amaranth does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Amaranth

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Amaranth means "Derived from the Greek word for an unfading flower. It is associated with eternity and a mythical plant that never dies." — these names share that spirit.