Amel
64% girls · 36% boys
About Amel
Familiar in France, Tunisia, and Algeria, Amel is a variation of the hopeful Amal. From its Albanian roots however, it is related to the word e ëmbël meaning "sweet".
Amel for girls#6853 US
Notably borne by singer Amel Bent, actress, musician, and presenter Amel Bouchoucha, politician Amel Karboul, and songwriter Amel Larrieux, it is also used as a masculine form of Amal in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Amel for boys#8290 US
A popular masculine name in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Amel is a bright and hopeful choice. Figure skater Amel Bureković, retired footballer Amel Mujčinović, and World Championships runner Amel Tuka are notable bearers.
Elsewhere, it may also be used as a feminine name, notably in France where it is the Top 500 and in Algeria and Tunisia.
Pronounced ah-MEL.
As of October 2026, Amel ranked #6853 for girls and #8290 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4802 for girls in 2000 and #1882 for boys in 1915.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #4,704 | 20 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |