Holding steady, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Amali since 2000
Babies named Amali per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 107 |
Meaning & origin
Amali is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 2000, ranking 7,133 in 2025 with a frequency of 1 in 107,151 births. Its peak popularity came in 2022, and its trajectory is stable. The name is primarily used for girls and has no strong historical or etymological anchor, making it a contemporary choice that fits the trend of names ending in the 'ee' sound. While its origins are debated, Amali's appeal lies in its melodic simplicity. It avoids strong cultural or religious associations, offering a blank slate for parents seeking a name that is both rare and easy to pronounce.
Amali is a name of unclear derivation. It may be a modern invented name, a diminutive of Amalia or Amelia, or a respelling of the Arabic Amal. The Germanic root 'amal' means 'work, labor' and appears in names like Amalia. Its use in the United States began around 2000, reflecting a trend toward soft, vowel-heavy girls' names.
“Amali” around the world
Where Amali lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ama, Mali, Lee
Sibling names for Amali
Names that share Amali's style, for a brother or sister.
