Girl nameCurrently #1,227 in the USRising
Amal
//əˈmɑl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20214 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Amal's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Amal's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Amal |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 27 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 37 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 41 |
| 1987 | 37 |
| 1988 | 43 |
| 1989 | 55 |
| 1990 | 52 |
| 1991 | 46 |
| 1992 | 66 |
| 1993 | 51 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 62 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1998 | 77 |
| 1999 | 70 |
| 2000 | 79 |
| 2001 | 106 |
| 2002 | 75 |
| 2003 | 105 |
| 2004 | 86 |
| 2005 | 73 |
| 2006 | 69 |
| 2007 | 96 |
| 2008 | 80 |
| 2009 | 69 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2011 | 71 |
| 2012 | 82 |
| 2013 | 78 |
| 2014 | 91 |
| 2015 | 130 |
| 2016 | 144 |
| 2017 | 182 |
| 2018 | 190 |
| 2019 | 187 |
| 2020 | 225 |
| 2021 | 247 |
| 2022 | 215 |
| 2023 | 212 |
| 2024 | 200 |
Amal through the decades
- Amal peaked in 2021, when 247 babies were named Amal in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Amal has risen 154% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Amal currently ranks #1,227 in the US and is on the rise.