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Amal

Girl name · Arabic

Meaninghope · Arabic

Amal is an Arabic girl name meaning “hope”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

Did you know?

  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Amal and you get Alma. Same letters, different name.
  • GenerationAmal is having its moment right now. Most Amals are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Amal would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 8,881 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryAmal first shows up in US birth records in 1962, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 63 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Amals? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #459 girl name, its best showing of any state.
Baby in a pink top lying on a white blanket
hello, little Amal

US births per million girls, 1962–2025

075150196220002025

Most popular states (2025)

MN rank #459NY rank #585NJ rank #618MI rank #638VA rank #758

Similar names

Girl name: AmaraGirl name: AmayaUnisex name: AmariGirl name: AmandaUnisex name: AmaiaGirl name: Amalia
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Amal

Amal is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “hope”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Amal

What does the name Amal mean?

Amal means “hope” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “hope” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Hope (“hope”), Nadia (“hope”), Esperanza (“hope”) and Asha (“hope”).

What is the origin of the name Amal?

Amal is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Amal a boy or girl name?

Amal is a girl name, though a few boys are given it too each year. In 2025, 181 US girls were named Amal.

How popular is the name Amal?

Amal ranked #1,241 for US girls in 2025, given to 181 babies. Its best year was 2021, when it reached #1,045. Over the last five years it has slipped 121 places.

What names are similar to Amal?

If you like Amal, you might also like Hope, Nadia, Esperanza and Asha.

What should I know before naming my baby Amal?

Amal is an Arabic girl name meaning “hope”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.