Amal: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahm-ahl
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Of Arabic origin, meaning "hope" or "aspiration."

Amal is a gender-neutral name of Arabic and Hebrew origin, meaning "hope," "labor," and "pure." The name has been used for centuries across various cultures, symbolizing hard work, perseverance, and hope. While traditionally associated with girls, it is also suitable for boys. The name gained significant popularity due to Amal Alamuddin Clooney, a renowned human rights lawyer and wife of actor George Clooney. This exposure has made Amal a more recognizable and appealing name globally.

Amal Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Amal is currently #2627 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Amal is currently #1433 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Amal is currently #1469 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Amal is currently #794 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Amal is currently #1432 on Kiindred Australian Names

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