Amal is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #208 in 2024 with 232 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 232 births ranking #208. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 908.7%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,112 girls born was named Amal. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Amal is a luminous Arabic name meaning hope or aspiration. It feels concise, elegant, and quietly powerful.
The name has long-standing use in Arabic-speaking communities and later gained international visibility through public figures and its beautiful simplicity. Its strength lies in direct positivity.