Amael

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Pronounced ah-mah-EL /ˌɑ.mɑˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: From Breton Amael/Arthmael — 'prince, chief' (or 'bear-prince'); also read as an -ael angel name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A noble chief: Amael is a Breton name — 'prince, chief'. Lyrical, soft, and warm (with an angelic -ael ring).

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Origin MediumBreton, French

MeaningFrom Breton Amael/Arthmael — 'prince, chief' (or 'bear-prince'); also read as an -ael angel name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6163 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 55

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Amael comes from the Breton Amael, linked to Arthmael, 'bear-prince; chief, prince' (St Armel/Armael), and also reads with the angelic -ael ending (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, soft, modern French name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-prince-chief at the (likely) root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Amael ties to the Breton Arthmael, 'bear-prince; chief' (St Armel) — and rings like the -ael angel names; a lyrical, soft French name.

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Amael / Armel — routes layered

Variations

ArmaelArthmaelAmaël

Nicknames

Ama

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amael mean?

Amael is a Breton name, 'prince, chief' (linked to Arthmael), with an angelic -ael ring; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Amael?

It's said ah-mah-EL /ˌɑ.mɑˈɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Amael a boy or girl name?

Amael is a boy's name.

How popular is Amael?

Amael is a rare name in the U.S.