Amel

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Pronounced ah-MEL /ɑˈmɛl/Medium

Meaning: A form of Amal — from the Arabic, 'hope; aspiration; expectation'; also a French short form; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Hope; aspiration: Amel is a form of Amal. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-MEL').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA form of Amal — from the Arabic, 'hope; aspiration; expectation'; also a French short form; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6853 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 476

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

Amel is a form of Amal — from the Arabic, 'hope; aspiration; expectation'; it is also a French short form (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-MEL').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, hope-and-aspiration at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Amal means 'hope; aspiration' in Arabic — Amel is a form of it, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-MEL').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Amel — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amel mean?

Amel is a form of Amal — Arabic 'hope; aspiration'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Amel?

It's said ah-MEL /ɑˈmɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amel a boy or girl name?

Amel is a girl's name here.

How popular is Amel?

Amel is a rare name in the U.S.