Is Amal a boy or a girl name?

Amal is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 92% of children given the name Amal are girls and 8% are boys.

How popular is the name Amal in 2023?

Amal ranks #1196 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2021 with 247 babies.

How do you pronounce Amal?

Amal is pronounced AH-mal (2 syllables).

A name from Arabic · Girl

Amal

أَمَل

"Hope, aspiration." In its plural form (āmāl), "hopes" are a classical poetic motif.

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Popularity over time

A 61-year arc in numbers.

3,768 U.S. births recorded from 1962–2023.

Popularity · 1962–2023

212 births in 2023

1962 1992 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

A"Hope, aspiration." In its plural form (āmāl), "hopes" are a classical poetic motif.

Etymology, in one line

Arabic root: ʾ-m-l — أ-م-ل, hope

Regional variants

Made instantly recognizable in the US by Amal Clooney (British-Lebanese human rights lawyer, married to George Clooney).

Variants & spellings

1 ways to spell "Amal".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Amel Most common

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Amal.

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Amal Clooney (Lebanese-British lawyer)

Quick answers

People often ask about Amal.

What does the name Amal mean?: Amal means "Hope, aspiration." In its plural form (āmāl), "hopes" are a classical poetic motif.
Where does the name Amal come from?: Amal is a girl name of Arabic origin. Made instantly recognizable in the US by Amal Clooney (British-Lebanese human rights lawyer, married to George Clooney).
Is Amal a boy or a girl name?: Amal is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 92% of children given the name Amal are girls and 8% are boys.
How popular is the name Amal in 2023?: Amal ranks #1196 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2021 with 247 babies.
How do you pronounce Amal?: Amal is pronounced AH-mal (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Amal?: Amal is also written as Amel.

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About this page

Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meaning and cultural context drawn from classical sources: Lisan al-Arab, Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Qur'an and Sunnah. If you spot an error, please let us know.