Amel is a female name of Arabic origin. It means "hope" in Arabic. The name has a long history and was popular among Muslims during the Middle Ages. It is often associated with the Islamic prophet Muhammad's wife, Aisha, whose full name was Amatul-Wahid Amina al-Husna, which translates to "Mother of the One Unique, Mother of the Beautiful." Today, Amel remains a popular name in many Muslim communities around the world.
The name Amel experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the past century. It started strong with 5 births in 1914 and peaked at 21 births in 2001. However, it has since declined, with only 11 births recorded in both 2021 and 2022. The total number of births named Amel over this period is 611.