Aamilah
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 121 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Aamilah currently holds position #15247. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 2012 to 2024, Aamilah has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Aamilah ranks #15247 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Aamilah is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, the feminine form of Amal — meaning 'hope' or 'aspiration' in Arabic — or from the root amala meaning 'beautiful' or 'one who acts.' The -ilah ending gives it a more elaborate, flowing quality.
Hope names carry the most fundamental human aspiration — the belief that tomorrow can be better than today. Aamilah places this universal virtue in an Arabic phonetic form of considerable elegance, projecting a life of active hope and beautiful action.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Aamilah is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2012 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Aamilah’s rarity (121 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aamilah has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2012.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 31 | #12249 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 90 | #9901 | — |
The Story of Aamilah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Aamilah is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aamilah are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.
How rare is Aamilah?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Aamilah — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2012, peaked in the 2010s with 90 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Aamilah by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 2012–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #15247 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13590 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8023 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12135 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8598 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8615 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14126 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7602 |
| 2015 | 12 | #8932 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14562 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8136 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8633 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2012–2024