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Amal

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-mal /ˈɑ.mɑl/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic amal, 'hope; aspiration; expectation'; also a Hebrew name ('labour; toil'); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Hope; aspiration: Amal is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic amal, 'hope; aspiration; expectation'; also a Hebrew name ('labour; toil'); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8323 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 355

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219702024

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

Amal comes from the Arabic amal, 'hope; aspiration; expectation'; it is also a Hebrew name ('labour; toil'; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'AH-mal').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic and South Asian families. Rare, hope at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Amal means 'hope; aspiration' in Arabic — also a Hebrew 'labour' — used for both sexes (here for a boy; the routes are layered; said 'AH-mal').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Amal — unisex; routes layered

Variations

AmaalAmel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amal mean?

Amal is Arabic for 'hope; aspiration'; also a Hebrew name; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Amal?

It's said AH-mal /ˈɑ.mɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amal a boy or girl name?

Amal is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Amal?

Amal is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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