Amal Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
9% Masculine / 91% Feminine
Meaning:
Amal means 'hope' or 'aspiration'.
Meaning of the Name Amal
Amal is an Arabic name meaning 'hope' or 'aspiration'. It is a unisex name and is commonly given to both boys and girls. The name has its roots in Islamic culture and is often associated with positive qualities such as ambition, determination, and optimism. Amal can be found in various countries in the Middle East and North Africa, where it is a popular choice for baby names.
Popularity of the Name Amal
The popularity for the name Amal peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 241 births, which ranked number 1,977 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Amal had the most female births in 2021 with 241, which ranked number 1,044 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2002 with 16, which ranked number 4,702 out of 12,487 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Amal has increased sharply over the last ten years from 82 births to 215 births, an increase of 162.20%. Among females, Amal has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 82 births to 200 births, an increase of 143.90%.
Nationwide Popularity of Amal
- 20 Year Trend of Amal: 186.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Amal: 162.20%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Amal: 143.90%
Popularity of Amal by State
Among females, Amal was most popular in Northeastern states with 57 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 27 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Amal. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 1583 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 981 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 630 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 597 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 699 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 508 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 580 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 623 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1121 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 1303 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 733 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1070 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Amal
- Total Births of Amal: 237 (10.12%)
- Female Births of Amal: 219 (9.33%)
Given the upward trend of Amal over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.12% increase in total births, for a total of 237 births in 2024. For Females, births for Amal have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 219 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.33%.