Amal
Pronunciation: [ uhm-AHL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Amal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 355 babies have been named Amal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amal is past its peak , currently ranked #10,105 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,105
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Amal
Amal is a boy name .
Is Amal a boy or girl name? Amal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,105 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,228. Amal is more commonly used as a girl name.
Amal is currently ranked #10,105 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Amal include Amari, Amar, Amado, Amani, Amadeus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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