Declining since 2021, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Amil since 1886
Babies named Amil per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2020, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Amil's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 |
| 1910s | 0 | 94 |
| 1920s | 6 | 122 |
| 1930s | 0 | 58 |
| 1940s | 0 | 26 |
| 1950s | 0 | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 | 35 |
| 1980s | 0 | 48 |
| 1990s | 9 | 66 |
| 2000s | 195 | 134 |
| 2010s | 38 | 189 |
| 2020s | 16 | 183 |
Meaning & origin
Amil is a rare name in the United States, with its earliest recorded use in 1886. It peaked in popularity that same year, and has since experienced a long decline, with its trajectory falling since 2021. The name is found among both genders but is more common for boys. Despite its scarcity, Amil offers a simple, melodic sound that may appeal to parents seeking a name with multicultural roots. Its top states of use are not recorded, indicating a wide but very sparse distribution across the country.
The name Amil is of debated origin. In Arabic, it may be related to 'amal' meaning hope or aspiration, though this connection is not universally accepted. It could also be a variant of the Hebrew name Amiel, meaning 'God of my people.' Its use in English-speaking countries is rare and appears to have been adopted independently from various cultural sources.
“Amil” around the world
Where Amil lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Amiel, Ameel
Sibling names for Amil
Names that share Amil's style, for a brother or sister.
