Amiel
Amiel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God of my people.
Origin and history
Amiel is a traditional Hebrew name meaning 'God of my people'. While historically rare in the United States, it has seen a gentle rise in usage in recent years. It remains an uncommon, distinctive choice with ancient biblical roots.
Popularity in the United States
1,251 babies in the United States have been named Amiel since 1880. It ranks #3447 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1723.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.5 %)
- NY (35.9 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
- OH (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 90 |
| 1920-1930 | 75 |
| 1930-1940 | 33 |
| 1940-1950 | 31 |
| 1950-1960 | 57 |
| 1960-1970 | 55 |
| 1970-1980 | 74 |
| 1980-1990 | 79 |
| 1990-2000 | 114 |
| 2000-2010 | 208 |
| 2010-2019 | 221 |
| 2020-2029 | 204 |
Fun facts
- In the Hebrew Bible, Amiel is the name of several individuals, including one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore Canaan.
- Henri-Frédéric Amiel was a well-known 19th-century Swiss philosopher and poet famous for his journal.