The nameAmal
Amal is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "hope". It has been given in France since the 1960s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Amal comes from the Arabic amal, "hope".
Origin
Arabic. It is sometimes given to boys.
History
Amal peaked in France in the mid 1980s and has been given steadily since.
Popularity of the name Amal
Amal in France
744thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1984peak year (135 births)
3,805babies named Amal in France since 1900
Amal was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 1,170 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Amal. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 1984. Half of all babies named Amal in France were born before 1991. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 55 births a year on average, against 46 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amal mean?
Amal comes from the Arabic amal, "hope".
What is the origin of the name Amal?
Arabic. It is sometimes given to boys.
Is Amal a girl's or a boy's name?
Amal is a girl's name.