Meaning and history
Amal is an Arabic name used for both sexes, though especially for women, meaning “hope” or “aspiration.” It is also found in Hebrew, where a related word can mean “work” or “labour,” giving the name separate linguistic roots. Human-rights lawyer Amal Clooney and Lebanese singer Amal Hijazi are notable bearers.
20062006: 60 births, rank #2,887
2007: 84 births, rank #2,293
2008: 70 births, rank #2,630
2009: 64 births, rank #2,779
2010: 53 births, rank #3,123
20112011: 63 births, rank #2,763
2012: 82 births, rank #2,286
2013: 69 births, rank #2,568
2014: 87 births, rank #2,176
2015: 117 births, rank #1,778
20162016: 136 births, rank #1,614
2017: 173 births, rank #1,340
2018: 183 births, rank #1,262
2019: 179 births, rank #1,287
2020: 215 births, rank #1,120
20212021: 241 births, rank #1,045
2022: 200 births, rank #1,206
2023: 201 births, rank #1,195
2024: 192 births, rank #1,223
20252025: 181 births, rank #1,241
In 2025, 181 babies were recorded with the name Amal, ranking #1,241 among girls.