How Many People Are Named Amel?

Complete statistics for the name Amel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Amel
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Amel is a very rare male name, with only 876 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 376,586 Americans. The majority of Amels are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~103
Living in US
1 in 3,217,954
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Innovative Confident
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

270,480
Worldwide Bearers
#3,880
Global Rank
🇩🇿 Algeria
156,073
🇸🇩 Sudan
65,245
🇪🇬 Egypt
19,281
🇫🇷 France
5,293
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
5,245
🇱🇾 Libya
4,774
🇲🇦 Morocco
2,047
🇹🇳 Tunisia
1,535
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,179
🇺🇸 United States
1,153

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
421 (48%)
♀ Female
455 (52%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
736
Would be under 30 (68%)
131
Would be 30–60 (12%)
214
Would be over 60 (20%)

All 1,081 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Amel Through the Generations

Amel has seen steady usage since its peak in 2000 when 41 babies were given this name. Today, it's still a niche choice, with around 1,081 total births recorded throughout history. The average age of those named Amel is 35, indicating a relatively young demographic. With 736 under-30s, it's clear that Amel is a name embraced by younger parents, contributing to its modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 27
Texas 10
New Jersey 5

✨ Similar Names to Amel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Amel's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Amel

How Many People Have the Name Amel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 103 people in the United States currently share the name Amel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,217,954 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Amel a Common or Rare Name?

Amel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Amel Mean?

Amel means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Amel in SSA data, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

When Was Amel Most Popular?

The name Amel reached peak popularity in 2000, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Amel?

Approximately 103 people named Amel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 103. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,217,954 Americans.

Is Amel a rare name?

Amel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,217,954 Americans has this name.

What does the name Amel mean?

Amel means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Amel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 48% of people named Amel are male and 52% are female.

When was Amel most popular?

Amel peaked in 2000 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US103
All-Time Births103
1 in X1 in 3,217,954
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age35
Peak Year2000
World Rank#3,880
Male %48%
Female %52%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.