Amala
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Amala first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 310 babies have been named Amala in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Amala is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #6,840 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,840
- Total SSA Count
- 17
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"woodland meadow"
#6,790 in US
Irish O Tiarnaigh origin
"descendant of the lord"
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East African origin
"protector, elder figure"
#6,699 in US
Old English origin
"from the town, settlement dweller"
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Greek symbolic origin
"victory, triumph"
#6,647 in US
American blended origin
"blue jay / waterfall"
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Biblical Hebrew origin
"God is my strength"
#6,710 in US
Celtic origin
"great brightness"
#6,650 in US
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About the Name Amala
Amala is a girl name .
Amala is currently ranked #6,840 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Amala include Ama, Amy, Amie, and Amakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Amala include Amalia, Amal, Amalie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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