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Amel

Unisex

Amel has been given to 1,106 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 2000.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,106

Peak year

2000 (41 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1914

10-year trend

▼ -26%

Gender split

43% girls / 57% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Amel — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Axelboy

72,668 babies since 1880
Abelboy

66,198 babies since 1880
Jamelboy

11,592 babies since 1950
Amalgirl

4,513 babies since 1962
Melboy

4,201 babies since 1902
Adelunisex

3,002 babies since 1888

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Amel.

Yanethgirl

1,103 babies since 1975
Mckinseygirl

1,102 babies since 1954
Anicagirl

1,102 babies since 1970
Dejanaegirl

1,111 babies since 1987
Jakyragirl

1,111 babies since 1990
Taliyagirl

1,112 babies since 1991
Breyanagirl

1,100 babies since 1984
Mikylagirl

1,099 babies since 1988

FAQ

How popular is the name Amel?

Amel has been given to 1,106 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Amel peak?

Amel peaked in 2000, when 41 babies were given the name.

Is Amel a girl or boy name?

Amel is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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