Amal
Amal is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Hope, aspiration, or expectation.
Origin and history
Amal is a name of Arabic origin meaning hope or aspiration. In the United States, it is widely recognized as a feminine given name and has grown in popularity in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
4,141 babies in the United States have been named Amal since 1880. It ranks #2735 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1082.
States where it is most popular
- NY (18.9 %)
- CA (15.6 %)
- TX (12.1 %)
- MI (10 %)
- IL (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 36 |
| 1970-1980 | 163 |
| 1980-1990 | 306 |
| 1990-2000 | 526 |
| 2000-2010 | 738 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,142 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,230 |
Famous people named Amal
- Amal Clooney: Lawyer, Human rights advocate
Fun facts
- In Arabic, the root of the word relates to hoping or looking forward with expectation.
- Though primarily given to females in the U.S., Amal is traditionally used for both males and females in various Arabic-speaking regions.