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Amala

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Pronounced AH-mah-lah /ˈɑ.mɑ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously the Sanskrit amala, 'pure; clean; spotless; without blemish', and an Arabic name linked to amal, 'hope; aspiration'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Pure; clean; spotless: Amala is Sanskrit 'pure'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'AH-mah-lah').
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Origin LowSanskrit, Arabic
MeaningVariously the Sanskrit amala, 'pure; clean; spotless; without blemish', and an Arabic name linked to amal, 'hope; aspiration'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7157 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 325

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319912025

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

Amala comes variously from the Sanskrit amala, 'pure; clean; spotless; without blemish', and an Arabic name linked to amal, 'hope; aspiration' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic, cross-cultural name (said 'AH-mah-lah'; nickname Ama).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian and Arab families. Rare, pure-and-spotless at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Amala means 'pure; clean; spotless; without blemish' in Sanskrit — and is also an Arabic name linked to amal, 'hope' — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AH-mah-lah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Amala — routes layered

Variations

AmlaAmaalaAmila

Nicknames

Ama

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amala mean?

Amala is variously Sanskrit 'pure; spotless' and Arabic 'hope'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Amala?

It's said AH-mah-lah /ˈɑ.mɑ.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amala a boy or girl name?

Amala is a girl's name.

How popular is Amala?

Amala is a rare name in the U.S.

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