Amal
Amal first appears in US records in 1962. It peaked in 2021, when 241 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 181.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Amal popular?
Rising Amal has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 1,230 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,142 | |
| 2000s | 738 | |
| 1990s | 526 | |
| 1980s | 306 | |
| 1970s | 163 | |
| 1960s | 36 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Amal mean?
An Arabic name meaning 'hope' or 'aspiration' (from the root a-m-l, 'to hope for'). Flag: used for both sexes, though far more common for girls; also note a distinct Hebrew word 'amal' meaning 'labor/toil', which is an unrelated sense.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amal mean?
Amal means hope, aspiration. An Arabic name meaning 'hope' or 'aspiration' (from the root a-m-l, 'to hope for'). Flag: used for both sexes, though far more common for girls; also note a distinct Hebrew word 'amal' meaning 'labor/toil', which is an unrelated sense.
What is the origin of the name Amal?
Amal is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Amal?
Amal is pronounced “ah-MAHL.”
Is Amal a boy or a girl name?
Amal is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Amal a popular name right now?
Amal has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Amal?
In 2025, Amal ranked #1241 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Amal most popular?
Amal was most popular in 2021, when about 241 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Amal?
Names similar to Amal include Atiyah, Hilal, Qamar, Vega, Zayn.
What names go well with Amal?
arabic names that pair well with Amal include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.