US Popularity:12361
Origin:Arabic
Other Origin(s):Hebrew, Sanskrit
Meaning:Hope; Worker; Clean, pure, stainless
Encourage your daughter to be a dreamer with the Arabic, Hebrew, and Sanskrit name Amala. Meaning "hope" in Arabic, baby will know it's okay to embrace their wishful nature and always dream of something better. This name is doubly meaningful because you'll have hoped for Amala's safe arrival into your life and what better way is there to welcome the newest addition to your family than with a reminder that they were what you were dreaming of? With its Hebrew variant Amal, this name commonly means “worker,” nodding to baby’s resilience, determination, and diligence. Amala has roots in Sanskrit too, where its meanings of "clean," "pure," and “stainless” can emphasize the importance of following their gut instinct to do what's right.

How Popular Is The Name Amala?

U.S. Births

Overall:Amala is currently #12361 in U.S. births
Girl:Amala is currently #7157 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#7157
in 2025
- 534
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data
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