Will my child share the name Amel with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Amel per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Amel in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Amel becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Amel has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 636 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1939 in 2020. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Amel a good choice for a distinctive name?

Amel is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Amel a popular baby name in the United States?

Amel does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2575

Amel

Amel is a distinctive choice, ranked #2575 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Amel in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2575

About the Name Amel

Amel has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 636 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #1939 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Amel is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.