Amila

♀ Girl

Pronounced ah-MEE-lah /ɑːˈmiː.lə/High

Meaning: hope, aspirationMedium

In 30 seconds: Amila is an Arabic and Bosnian name meaning hopeful, rooted in the word amal for hope. It is widely used across Muslim communities in the Balkans and South Asia.

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Origin MediumArabic, Bosnian

Meaninghope, aspiration

U.S. rank (2024)#2229 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births84 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,092

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Amila derives from the Arabic root amal (أمل), meaning hope or aspiration. As a feminine form it is particularly popular in Bosnian Muslim communities, where Arabic-rooted names became widespread following the spread of Islam in the medieval Balkans.

Amila remains popular in Bosnia, Croatia, and among Muslim diaspora communities worldwide. Its hopeful meaning and melodic sound have also brought it into use in Sri Lanka and South Asia, where it may also draw from Sinhalese roots.

Did you know? In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Amila has been one of the most consistently popular female names since the 1980s, reflecting the influence of Arabic Islamic naming traditions in the Balkans.

Overall data confidence 78%

Wehr, Arabic-English Dictionary — reference for AmilaBosnian Name Registry Data — reference for AmilaBehind the Name: Amila — name etymology reference

Variations

AmelaAmalAmaliAmelia

Nicknames

AmiMila

Famous Bearers

★Amila Terzimehic (1988–present)
Bosnian actress and former rhythmic-gymnastics champion from Sarajevo who has appeared in films including The November Man (2014).

If you like Amila…

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Frequently Asked

What does Amila mean?

Amila means hopeful or one who hopes, from the Arabic word amal meaning hope or aspiration.

How do you pronounce Amila?

Amila is pronounced ah-MEE-lah (/ɑːˈmiː.lə/), with three syllables.

Is Amila a girl's name?

Yes, Amila is a feminine name used in Arabic, Bosnian, and South Asian naming traditions.

How popular is the name Amila?

Amila is very popular in Bosnia and Herzegovina and among Muslim communities worldwide.