Amathyst Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Greek word meaning 'not intoxicated', Amathyst is a modern variation of the gemstone name Amethyst.
Meaning of the Name Amathyst
Amathyst is a variant spelling of Amethyst, which is derived from the Greek word 'amethystos', meaning 'not intoxicated'. In ancient Greek mythology, amethyst was believed to protect its wearer from drunkenness. It is also the birthstone for February. Amathyst is a unique and modern variation of this gemstone name.
Popularity of the Name Amathyst
The popularity for the name Amathyst peaked in popularity in the year 2002 with 7 births, which ranked number 20,639 out of 28,287 unique names for that year. Amathyst had the most female births in 2002 with 7, which ranked number 12,186 out of 18,085 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Amathyst
- 20 Year Trend of Amathyst: -100.00%
Popularity of Amathyst by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Amathyst. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Amathyst in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Amathyst is a great pick!
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