Amil

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Amil Pronunciation

Amil is pronounced ah-MEEL /ɑˈmil/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic amil, 'one who works, doer, hopeful', and Sanskrit amal, 'pure, unblemished'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Hardworking and hopeful: Amil is Arabic 'a doer, hopeful' — and Sanskrit 'pure'. Soft, warm, and meaningful.

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Origin MediumArabic, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom Arabic amil, 'one who works, doer, hopeful', and Sanskrit amal, 'pure, unblemished'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4312 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 967

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Amil comes from Arabic amil, 'one who works, a doer; hopeful', and overlaps Sanskrit amal, 'pure, unblemished' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, warm name across the Arab and South Asian worlds.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and South Asian families. Rare, hardworking-or-pure at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Amil means 'one who works, a doer, hopeful' in Arabic — and 'pure, unblemished' in Sanskrit (amal); a soft, meaningful cross-cultural name.

Overall data confidence 65%

References — Amil — routes layered

Variations

AmeelAmyl

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Amil?

Amil is pronounced ah-MEEL (/ɑˈmil/). Press play above to hear Amil said aloud.

How do you say Amil?

Amil is said ah-MEEL (/ɑˈmil/). Press play above to hear Amil said aloud.

What does the name Amil mean?

Amil is Arabic for 'a doer, hopeful', and Sanskrit for 'pure'; the routes are layered.

Is Amil a boy or girl name?

Amil is a boy's name.

How popular is Amil?

Amil is a rare name in the U.S.