Amanuel
Amanuel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is with us.
Origin and history
Amanuel is an Ethiopian and Eritrean variant of the biblical Hebrew name Immanuel, meaning 'God is with us'. It is commonly used in Semitic-speaking East African communities and has grown in visibility in the U.S. alongside Ethiopian and Eritrean diaspora populations. It represents a classic religious and traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
654 babies in the United States have been named Amanuel since 1880. It ranks #4022 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1795.
States where it is most popular
- VA (55.3 %)
- MD (23.4 %)
- DC (10.6 %)
- GA (10.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 77 |
| 2000-2010 | 171 |
| 2010-2019 | 269 |
| 2020-2029 | 132 |
Famous people named Amanuel
- Amanuel Gebrezgabihier: Athlete, Cyclist
Fun facts
- Amanuel is the primary Ge'ez, Amharic, and Tigrinya form of the biblical name Immanuel.
- The root name Immanuel originates from Isaiah in the Hebrew Bible and is referenced in the Gospel of Matthew.