Amal
Amal: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Amal
- A male given name.
- A female given name.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic أَمَل (ʔamal, “hope”).
How popular is Amal?
Since 1880, 4,141 girls and 372 boys in the U.S. have been named Amal (92% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1045 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #3857 in 1970. In 2025, 197 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Amal
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Amal
Sister and brother names that share Amal's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Amal FAQ
What does the name Amal mean?
A male given name. A female given name. Borrowed from Arabic أَمَل (ʔamal, “hope”).
What is the origin of the name Amal?
Amal is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Amal?
Since 1880, 4,141 girls and 372 boys in the U.S. have been named Amal (92% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1045 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #3857 in 1970. In 2025, 197 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Amal a boy or girl name?
Amal is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,141 girls and 372 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.