Declining since 2022, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Amaal since 1995
Babies named Amaal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 77 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Amaal is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'hopes' or 'aspirations'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1995 and reached its peak popularity in 2021. Since 2022, its usage has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 7,885th nationwide, with about 1 in every 123,636 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is more common in communities with Arabic heritage and has not ranked in any state's top 1000 list.
Amaal is a feminine Arabic name meaning 'hopes' or 'aspirations'. It is derived from the Arabic root '-m-l', which conveys the concept of hope and desire. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and is particularly popular in the Middle East and North Africa. It is sometimes considered a variant of the name Amal, which has a similar meaning.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ama, Mali
Variants: Amal, Amaala
Sibling names for Amaal
Names that share Amaal's style, for a brother or sister.
