Amiel
MeaningGod of my people · Hebrew
- US rank
- #2,641
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,066 in 1892
49 babies were named Amiel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,899 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2002–2025
US births per million boys, 1892–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 34,843 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Amiel, 49 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Amiel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAmiel first shows up in US birth records in 1892, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 133 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1892, when it reached #1,066.
- Then vs nowAmiel is 3.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 114,943 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 34,843.
- TrendAmiel has climbed 1,899 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,641. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Amiel means “God of my people”.
About the name Amiel
Amiel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “God of my people”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-iel”. US birth records list Amiel for boys from 1892 to 2025, in 96 of those 134 years. Its best year was 1892, when it ranked #1,066 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,641, with 49 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.7 | 373,832 girls |
| 2010s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 girls |
| 2020s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5.1 | 195,122 boys |
| 1900s | 3.8 | 264,550 boys |
| 1910s | 12 | 83,893 boys |
| 1920s | 6.8 | 147,059 boys |
| 1930s | 3.2 | 315,457 boys |
| 1940s | 2.2 | 462,963 boys |
| 1950s | 2.9 | 349,650 boys |
| 1960s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 1970s | 4.4 | 225,734 boys |
| 1980s | 4.3 | 231,481 boys |
| 1990s | 5.9 | 169,492 boys |
| 2000s | 10 | 96,154 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 85,034 boys |
| 2020s | 20 | 50,761 boys |
Other spellings of Amiel
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Amiel
What does the name Amiel mean?
Amiel means “God of my people” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Amiel?
Amiel has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Amiel a boy or girl name?
Amiel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Amiel?
Amiel ranked #2,641 for US boys in 2025, given to 49 babies. Its best year was 1892 (#1,066).