Declining since 2019, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Amanuel since 1987
Babies named Amanuel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 171 |
| 2010s | 269 |
| 2020s | 132 |
Meaning & origin
Amanuel is a theophoric name rooted in the Hebrew phrase 'God is with us', most familiar in its English form Immanuel or Emmanuel. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1987, and it has since maintained a steady but modest presence. Its peak year was 2020, when it reached its highest frequency. However, since 2019 its usage has been gradually falling, though it remains a meaningful choice for families with Ethiopian or Eritrean heritage, as well as those seeking a name with deep Biblical resonance. The name's trajectory reflects a broader trend of culturally specific names entering the American naming landscape, even as it remains relatively rare nationwide.
Amanuel is a variant of Immanuel, from the Hebrew 'Immanu'el' meaning 'God is with us'. It is a theophoric name found in the Hebrew Bible (Isaiah 7:14). The form Amanuel is especially common in Ethiopia and Eritrea, where it is used in the Amharic and Tigrinya languages as a given name for boys, reflecting the strong Christian tradition in the region.
“Amanuel” around the world
Where Amanuel 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: Aman, Manu, El
Sibling names for Amanuel
Names that share Amanuel's style, for a brother or sister.
