The nameAmel
Amel is an Arabic name of hope, popular in North Africa and France.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Amel comes from the Arabic amal, "hope". It is an everyday word in Arabic, so the name's meaning is very clear to the families who choose it.
Origin
Arabic. Amel is the North African pronunciation of Amal, the form used in the Middle East, as in the name of the lawyer Amal Clooney.
History
Amel is common in Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco and among French families of North African heritage, and has been regularly given in France since the 1980s. The French singer Amel Bent, discovered on the talent show Nouvelle Star in 2004, made it widely known.
Famous people named Amel
- Amel Bent, French singer
- Amel Majri, French footballer
Popularity of the name Amel
Amel in the United States
Amel was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 300 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Amel. Its rise began around 1914, and it peaked in 2000. Half of all babies named Amel in the United States were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 31 in the five years before.
Amel in France
Amel was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 3,795 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Amel. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Amel in France were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 114 births a year on average, against 200 in the five years before.
Amel in Belgium
Sibling names for Amel
Names from the same generation as Amel, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amel mean?
Amel comes from the Arabic amal, "hope". It is an everyday word in Arabic, so the name's meaning is very clear to the families who choose it.
What is the origin of the name Amel?
Arabic. Amel is the North African pronunciation of Amal, the form used in the Middle East, as in the name of the lawyer Amal Clooney.
Is Amel a girl's or a boy's name?
Amel is a girl's name. In the United States, 43% of the babies named Amel are girls.
How popular is the name Amel?
In 2024, Amel was the 8906th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 9 births.
What are good sibling names for Amel?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Hajar, Zeinab, Nisa and Jennah for a sister, Walid, Nadir, Adil and Rashid for a brother.
Who are famous people named Amel?
Amel Bent, French singer; Amel Majri, French footballer.