Amel
Every Amel since 1914 — 1,106 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amel
Amel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,290 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 1,106 American babies have been named Amel — about 57% boys and 43% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2000, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Amel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,853 | 9 | #8,290 |
| 2024 | 13 | #7,999 | 9 | #8,352 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,029 | — | — |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,577 | 12 | #6,847 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,513 | 11 | #7,123 |
| 2020 | 16 | #6,949 | 20 | #4,705 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,190 | 13 | #6,419 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,032 | 12 | #6,721 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,327 | 12 | #6,708 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,627 | 15 | #5,805 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,001 | 17 | #5,299 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,078 | 9 | #8,167 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,084 | 7 | #9,702 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,602 | 16 | #5,494 |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,871 | 7 | #9,655 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,549 | 19 | #4,854 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,525 | 17 | #5,342 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,559 | 16 | #5,501 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,583 | 16 | #5,444 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,329 | 14 | #5,803 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,171 | 11 | #6,658 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,297 | 20 | #4,272 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,600 | 15 | #5,046 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,069 | 13 | #5,412 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,636 | 21 | #3,849 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,802 | 17 | #4,398 |
| 1995 | 9 | #8,799 | 9 | #5,944 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,048 | 7 | #6,433 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,452 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #2,884 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 11 | #2,596 |
| 1920 | — | — | 9 | #2,974 |
| 1915 | — | — | 15 | #1,882 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Amel
- Amel Bent Singer · b. 1985
- Amel Tuka Athlete · b. 1991
- Amel Majri Soccer player · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amel in 2025?
Amel ranked #8,290 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amel?
1,106 babies have been named Amel in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amel most popular?
Amel peaked in 2000, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Amel a boy or girl name?
Amel is used for both: about 43% of babies named Amel have been girls and 57% boys.
Is the name Amel rising or falling?
Amel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Amel?
Well-known people named Amel include Amel Bent (singer), Amel Tuka (athlete), Amel Majri (soccer player).